I-55 and Weber Ramp Work to Start Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that embankment construction along the Interstate 55 ramps at Weber Road in Romeoville will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Nov. 3.

In order to complete the work, construction will take place nightly from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. The left shoulder of the inbound and outbound entrance ramps from Weber Road to I-55 will be permanently closed to motorists. Motorist should expect a northbound lane closure on Weber Road during the nighttime hours listed as well.

The project consists of embankment construction in advance of building future ramps. Trucks and construction equipment will be entering and exiting the work zone from the northbound entrance ramp, the southbound entrance ramp and Weber Road.

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.

Find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1 at http://goo.gl/upgvZu. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.