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Long-Term Lane Closure In Indian Head Park

It is to accommodate the widening of I-294, agency said.

LA GRANGE, IL – The Illinois Tollway plans to start a long-term lane closure next week on Joliet Road under the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294), the agency announced Friday.

This is happening as work resumes to rebuild the I-294 bridge over Joliet Road.

Reconstruction of bridges and ramps in the Interstate 55 interchange area is necessary to accommodate the rebuilding and widening of I-294, according to a Tollway news release.

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The project is also expected to reduce congestion, improve safety and address operational issues as well infrastructure conditions.

Starting next week, traffic on Joliet Road is set to be reduced to one lane in each direction under I-294.

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