The city has announced detour routes.
The governor's office issued the funding announcement Tuesday.
The work should be done by the end of the day, IDOT says.
Motorists using I-80 on Wednesday afternoon are urged to be very cautious.
The city of Joliet has established a detour route.
Ed Masters is also the lawyer for Anthony's Steakhouse & Pub near the Louis Joliet Mall.
The closure will last 12 hours, according to IDOT.
Two Joliet Police officers got the retired Will County judge to move his car.
Work starts Wednesday. Will this impact your travel schedule?
Hundreds of people devoured the free donuts the city of Joliet provided Wednesday morning.
The city of Joliet is holding a special event to mark the occasion.
The work is expected to take several days next week, so plan accordingly.
Motorists traveling through Joliet may encounter some delays Tuesday, IDOT says.
IDOT has issued a number of road closures in the southwest suburbs because of flooding.