Lane Closures on Arsenal Road Near I-55

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that additional lane closures will be required for work on northbound Arsenal Road at the interchange with I-55. These lane closures will begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, May 27.

In order to complete the work, two separate closures will be necessary along northbound Arsenal Road:

• From Wednesday, May 27 until Monday, June 1, just north of Exxon Mobil’s main entrance, one lane of northbound Arsenal Road will be closed.
• From Friday, May 29, at 9 p.m. until Monday, June 1, at 5 a.m., one lane will be closed on the exit ramp from I-55 to Arsenal Road.

The work, which includes patching failed PCC pavement joints, will be complete by June 1.

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 www.dot.state.il.us. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.