Work to repair traffic sensors on the ramp carrying traffic from the southbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to westbound I-290 in Elmhurst has been rescheduled from Wednesday to overnight Thursday, Nov. 21.
The work will require the ramp to close for a few hours and traffic to be detoured.
The ramp closure is now scheduled from midnight on Thursday, Nov. 21, until 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The detour will route traffic south on I-294 and then east on I-290, where drivers will be directed to exit at Mannheim Road (Illinois Route 12) north, then re-enter via the westbound I-290 entrance ramp.
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In the case of inclement weather, which is forecast for overnight Thursday, additional work may be required overnight Friday into Saturday, Nov. 23, which would require two 15-minute closures of the ramp beginning at midnight.
A full closure is necessary to complete repairs because the bridge is not wide enough to accommodate a work zone while maintaining traffic. The Illinois Tollway is scheduling the closure during the overnight hours to minimize the impact to commuter traffic.
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Work Zone Safety
Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution. A 45 mph speed limit will be in place in work zones.
Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $375. Posted signs advise drivers of a $10,000 fine and 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker.
Source: Illinois Tollway Press Release
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