Traffic Shifts For I-80-US 30 Interchange Reconstruction

NEW LENOX, IL — Traffic will be shifted for the reconstruction of the I-80 - US 30 interchange in New Lenox starting June 3. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, traffic will be shifted to the right on the eastbound lanes between Gougar and Francis roads during the overnight hours on Monday, weather permitting.

The westbound lanes also will be shifted to the right during the overnight hours either Tuesday or Wednesday. IDOT said one lane will be closed between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the nights when the lanes are being shifted.

In the new configuration, which will be in place until this fall, two lanes in each direction will be
maintained on I-80 at all times, with access to and from US 30. A 45 mph speed limit will be
posted and enforced through the work zone, IDOT said.

This phase of the project will allow for the construction of additional inside travel lanes,
shoulders and medians, as well as new storm sewers. According to IDOT, the overall project involves extending a third lane in each direction on I-80 from approximately I-355 through the US 30 interchange. The bridges carrying I-80 over US 30, Metra’s Rock Island District Line and Hickory Creek will be rebuilt.

The new interchange is expected to be complete in late 2021.