U.S. 6 bridge repairs in Channahon begin Sept. 10

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying U.S. 6 over the DuPage River, in Channahon, will require intermittent daytime lane closures approaching the bridge beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, Sept. 10. ​

The project, which consists of replacing expansion joints and repairing the abutments and culvert, is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. ​ ​

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. 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.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

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