Jefferson Street Bridge in Joliet to Close for Painting

The Jefferson Street (U.S. 30) bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet will be closed for bridge painting work beginning, weather permitting, April 4, according to a press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

In order to complete the work, the bridge will be fully closed with a posted detour. The detour will direct traffic on eastbound U.S. 30 and eastbound Jefferson Street to Raynor Avenue, south to McDonough Street, east over the river to Chicago Street (Illinois 53) and back on to U.S. 30, the release said.

The project is expected to be completed in July 2016.

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.

Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com