Joliet Patch returned to Joliet's southeast side along Water Street where dozens of people have been relocated for the new I-80 Bridge.
Joliet police were responding to a crash involving four vehicles.
The fatal crash involved several vehicles all traveling in the same direction along southbound Interstate 55 between Joliet and Shorewood.
Thursday's wreck happened before 8 a.m.
Tuesday's mid-afternoon crash happened along Route 6 not far from Brandon Road. Rockdale and Illinois State Police investigated the wreck.
Rockdale police and Illinois State Police are working Tuesday afternoon's crash along Route 6 near Joliet.
Plainfield Road was closed for a brief period while officers investigated the crash and crews cleared the scene.
Joliet Fire Department ambulance 1 responded to the emergency near the Des Plaines River Bridge along Interstate 80.
Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes for the duration of the work.
"We appreciate your patience and ask that you drive slowly and cautiously through any construction zone," the city of Joliet said.
The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this improvement project.
Joliet police say the Mercury's driver disregarded a red light and struck a semi-tractor trailer driven by a 68-year-old Palos Park man.
The closure is necessary to replace equipment and electrical components that failed Sunday afternoon.
The crash remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.
The interchange is one of six being rebuilt as part of the ongoing efforts to rebuild and modernize I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka.
Back on Sept. 14, 2023, Joliet Patch reported how Illinois Department of Transportation announced the Brandon Road bridge was being closed.
On Sept. 14, 2023, Joliet Patch reported the Brandon Road Bridge over the Des Plaines River was closed as a result of a mechanical function.
The Alternative Water Source Program represents a once-in-a-generation investment in Joliet’s infrastructure, city officials maintain.
ABC Channel 7 in Chicago broke the news regarding the first traffic fatality for the month of November in the Joliet area.
Friday's fatality happened in the afternoon, prompting authorities to shut down Renwick Road between Crest Hill and Romeoville.
Residents are asked to avoid the area of the Jefferson Street Walmart as an investigation continues.
It is anticipated that construction of these improvements will be completed within 4 to 6 weeks, the city of Joliet pointed out.
Identification of the deceased driver and the manner of death will be determined by the Will County Coroner’s Office, Joliet police say.
Two days after Joliet's Ruby Street was repaired, the Illinois Department of Transportation has closed down Cass Street's Bridge.
Illinois State Police made the announcement around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
After completion, all three lanes will reopen on the bridge with no posted weight restrictions.
All lanes were closed Saturday morning.
The single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in a grassy area of Joliet's west side off McDonough Street.
It happened Monday morning before 6 a.m.
The pavement work is part of the Plainfield Road Water Main Improvement Project.
The woman was pronounced dead early Wednesday afternoon in Joliet.
The bridge was closed May 14 for emergency repairs to replace equipment and electrical components.
The intersection of North Midland Avenue and Campbell Street will be closed.
The Crest Hill woman died early Sunday, the coroner's office said.
Two other people were critically injured in the crash.
Pretty soon the only way to get from the east and west sides of Joliet will be to parachute in or swim across the Des Plaines River canal.
The driver, a 67-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle came to rest in the front yard of a home on Westminster Road.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Utilities Department at (815) 724-4220.
Here's what we know so far about the crash around rush hour at Larkin and Avalon.
Construction as part of the Rebuild Illinois project is continuing in Will County starting at 9 p.m. Sunday.
To minimize the expected congestion over the weekend, IDOT is halting non-emergency closures, but drivers should still expect some closures.