I-55 Ramp Closures At I-355 Start June 11

ROMEOVILLE, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that overnight ramp closures will take place on northbound Interstate 55 at Interstate 355, for asphalt paving, beginning, weather permitting, the week of June 11. The closures are part of the ongoing improvements to Interstate 55 from Weber Road to Willow Springs Road.

In order to complete the work, the ramps that carry traffic from northbound Interstate 55 to northbound and southbound Interstate 355 will be closed for a single night during the week of June 11. The closure will last from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. A posted detour will direct northbound I-55 traffic to take the Lemont Road exit ramp to re-enter southbound I-55 in order to access northbound or southbound I-355. The entrance ramp from Joliet Road will remain open to traffic.

The closures are part of a larger project to improve Interstate 55 between Weber Road and Willow Springs Road in Bolingbrook, Woodridge, Romeoville, Darien, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook. The scope of the project includes resurfacing, roadway patching, bridge deck repairs, drainage improvements and installation of new traffic signals.

The overall project is expected to be completed in Fall 2017.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Submitted by IDOT

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