Current Construction
The Highway Improvement Program, Reports & Updates
There is approximately $110 million in IDOT’s Fiscal Year 2018-2023 Proposed Highway Improvement Program for upcoming I-80 projects.
IDOT Construction Reports
IDOT provides updated reports on construction in Will County, to view a list of updated reports choose Will County from the drop down on the page.
IDOT News Releases
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IDOT Work Zones
Construction releases, work zone info and Illinois roadway construction map.
News & Updates
Houbolt Bridge Construction Ready to Go
Construction of the Houbolt Road bridge is expected to start within the next couple of weeks. “We’re a full go as of today,” Michael Murphy, chief development officer for CenterPoint Properties said Tuesday.
The Houbolt Road Extension Project
The Houbolt Road Extension Project Website The Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC is a business partnership between CenterPoint Properties and United Bridge Partners. Will County is one of the nation’s largest transportation hubs, with demand for freight projected to...
IDOT 5-year plan includes big improvements on I-80, I-55 in Will County
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Tuesday released a $21.3 billion five-year highway improvement plan with five major projects in Will County. The plan includes $3.2 billion in spending for fiscal year 2021, but IDOT warned that funding could be curtailed because of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
Construction of Houbolt Road bridge in Joliet planned for September
Construction of Houbolt Road bridge in Joliet planned for September By BOB OKON | Herald News Construction of a future Houbolt Road bridge could start in September now that a lease agreement from the public-private project has been approved. The Joliet City Council on...