Jackson Street bridge repairs begin June 29

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Jackson Street over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will require a full bridge closure over four consecutive nights beginning, weather permitting, the evening of Monday, June 29.

Starting Monday night, the public should expect overnight full closures approaching the bridge from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. The repairs are expected to be completed by 7 a.m. Friday, July 3. After completion the bridge will be returned to one lane in each direction.

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.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.

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