02/28/2026
FULL CLOSURE OF I-55 FOR FOUR DAYS
Four-night closure of I-55 at I-80 begins March 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over I-55 in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required in both directions of I-55 at I-80 over four consecutive nights beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 2. The closures are necessary to safely remove existing steel beams and install new steel beams on I-80 bridges over the expressway.
Monday, March 2
Starting at 9 p.m., southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
At midnight, the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
Between midnight and 5 a.m. southbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct southbound I-55 traffic to exit the expressway at I-80 (westbound), to Ridge Road (southbound) and reenter I-80 (eastbound), back to southbound I-55.
The ramp and lanes that were closed overnight reopen by 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 3
Starting at 9 p.m., northbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 6 and Illinois 59.
Between midnight and 5 a.m. northbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct northbound I-55 traffic to exit the expressway at I-80 (eastbound), to Houbolt Road (northbound) and reenter I-80 (westbound), back to northbound I-55.
The lanes that were closed overnight reopen by 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 4
Starting at 9 p.m., northbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 6 and Illinois 59.
Between midnight and 5 a.m. northbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct northbound I-55 motorists to exit the expressway at I-80 (eastbound), to Houbolt Road (northbound) and reenter I-80 (westbound), back to northbound I-55.
The lanes that were closed overnight reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday.
Thursday, March 5
Starting at 9 p.m., southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6.
At midnight, the westbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-55 will close.
Between midnight and 5 a.m. southbound I-55 will be fully closed at I-80.
During that time, a detour will direct southbound I-55 motorists to exit the expressway at I-80 (westbound), to Ridge Road (southbound) and reenter I-80 (eastbound), back to southbound I-55.
The ramp and lanes that were closed overnight reopen by 6 a.m. Friday.