Starting August 15, the Illinois Department of Transportation will begin a patching and resurfacing of northbound and southbound Interstate 55, from Weber Road to Interstate 80, that will require overnight and weekend lane closures. Major travel delays are anticipated, alternative routes are encouraged. 

To complete the work, motorists should expect various overnight and weekend lane and partial ramp closures on both sides of I-55. The closures will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with weekend closures starting at 9 p.m. Fridays to 10 a.m. Sundays. At least one lane in each direction will remain open. 

The project, which consists of resurfacing the 13.6-mile stretch of I-55, is expected to be completed in spring 2023.