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Lane closures along I-80 in Joliet this weekend; new traffic shifts coming Monday
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Naperville, IL
Luis Martinez has been a voice in the Naperville community for over 7 years, focusing on local events and community initiatives. With a background in sociology from Illinois State University, he combines his academic insights with his passion for local activism.
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More lane changes and closures are coming along Interstate 80 in Joliet beginning Saturday night, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.New split-lane configurations are expected to be in place beginning on Monday morning, weather permitting. Those are expected to be in place for about a month, IDOT said.Starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from Chicago Street (U.S. Route 52/Illinois Route 53) to Houbolt Road. Between midnight and 7 a.m., full stops for no longer than 15 minutes at a time will take place, IDOT said. These temporary overnight lane closures are expected to reopen by noon Sunday, IDOT said.Starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, westbound I-80 will be reduced to one lane from Chicago Street to Houbolt Road.At the same time, the westbound I-80 ramps to and from Larkin Avenue (Illinois Route 7) will close. Between midnight and 5 a.m., full stops for no longer than 15 minutes at a time will take place, IDOT said.The work is expected to
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