Construction Begins on Illinois Street Ramp

The ramp from Lemont Road to New Avenue near downtown Lemont will remain closed this week as workers begin pavement repairs.

The Illinois Street ramp was originally scheduled to be closed Monday, Sept. 19, through Monday, Sept. 26, but was due to "unforseen issues" with water main construction on New Avenue, Lemont Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said.

Illinois Department of Transportation officials that the ramp would be closed for manhole repairs at the intersection of Illinois and State streets.

During construction, all southbound Lemont Road traffic will be detoured south on State Street through Lemont to reach New Avenue via Illinois 171. Northbound New Avenue traffic will be detoured to northbound Illinois 83 and southbound Interstate 55 to reach Lemont Road.

Triggi Construction is the main contractor on the $577,000 project, according to the release.

IDOT officials said motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternative routes when possible. They are asked to obey the speed limit, observe closure signs and remain alert for workers.

Once construction is complete and detours removed Sept. 26, workers will begin a resurfacing project on State Street from 127th Street to the Will County line. The tentative complete date for the $309,000 project is late October.

The  is asking residents to direct questions about construction to the Public Works Department, which can be reached at 630-257-2532. For more information visit the IDOT website at www.dot.state.il.us.