U.S. Route 30 Reconstruction Expected to Start Wednesday

Reconstruction on a 2-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30 begins Wednesday, April 1, with improved drainage and additional lanes.

Between I-55 and Renwick Road the typical section will be a five-lane highway, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Some of the intersections will have additional turn lanes. From Renwick Road to Illinois 59, a three-lane section will be built. Widening of three side roads — I-55 west frontage road, Lily Cache Road and Renwick Road — will accommodate intersection improvements.

Lanes will be shifted along U.S. 30 between I-55 and Illinois 59. There will be several stages of construction that will change traffic patterns.

This summer, from July 8 through Nov. 20, a detour will be in place between Renwick Road and Illinois 59.

The project is expected to be completed by Summer 2017.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. 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.