Atkinson Road Bridge Closure Begins Next Week

Full closure of the Atkinson Road bridge carrying traffic over the North Tri-State Tollway (I-94) in Lake County is scheduled to begin Monday, May 14, for bridge repair and resurfacing, according to a news release. The bridge is scheduled to remain closed into July. Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to the bridge closure and posted detour.

The detour route will direct Atkinson Road traffic along Saint Marys Road, Buckley Road and Waukegan Road. Up to 1,800 vehicles use this roadway daily.

The full closure of the Atkinson Road bridge is necessary because the local crossroad bridge over I-94 is too narrow to accommodate traffic while safely completing the maintenance and repair work, according to the news release. Work will include bridge deck and joint repairs, bridge deck overlay and concrete pier and abutment repairs.

Maps, construction and detour information about the Atkinson Road Bridge repairs are available on the Tollway’s website at Illinoistollway.com via the Interactive Tollway Map and under “Projects Overview” in the Explore Projects section, according to a news release.

The Atkinson Road bridge repair work is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Lake County, as well as local municipalities, school districts, fire and police departments.

These repairs are necessary to extend the life of the bridge and provide safe and convenient travel for Tollway customers. This work is part of the Tollway’s 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, according to a news release.

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