Emergency Closing For Brandon Road Bridge: IDOT

JOLIET, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation issued a press release on Monday revealing that the Brandon Road bridge over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, is closed for emergency repairs. The closure is necessary to replace a mechanical component on the bridge that failed Saturday morning, state transportation officials noted.

Motorists should cross the river at McDonough Street via U.S. 6, U.S. 52/Illinois 53 and Laraway Road. Signs will alert drivers at U.S. 6, immediately north of the bridge, as well as near Larkin Avenue on U.S. 6.

To the south of the Brandon Road bridge advance signs will alert motorists at Woodruff Road, Patterson Road, and Laraway Road. IDOT is working to get all traffic detours in place.

The evaluation of the necessary repairs is ongoing. A more definitive timeline for when the bridge can reopen will be announced later, according to IDOT officials.