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I-80 Lane Closures Begin Ahead of Major Reconstruction

12/18/2025

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Overnight lane closures and full traffic stops on Interstate 80 in Joliet will occur this week for sign installations and work zone changes.
Reduced lanes and ramp closures will continue, with some ramps reopening by 5 a.m. daily.
From December 22, 2025, nearly all ramps at the I-80 and Center Street interchange will close for three years to facilitate reconstruction, with detours to U.S. 6, Larkin Avenue, and Jefferson Street.

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Story summary

Overnight lane closures and full traffic stops on Interstate 80 in Joliet will occur this week for sign installations and work zone changes.
Reduced lanes and ramp closures will continue, with some ramps reopening by 5 a.m. daily.
From December 22, 2025, nearly all ramps at the I-80 and Center Street interchange will close for three years to facilitate reconstruction, with detours to U.S. 6, Larkin Avenue, and Jefferson Street.