Illinois Tollway officials have stated that traffic shifts in both directions are scheduled on Interstate 88 between the Aurora Toll Plaza and Route 59 as part of ongoing roadway maintenance and repair work.
An article in the Chicago Tribune reports that electronic message signs and construction signage are in place throughout construction to alert drivers to scheduled lane closures, traffic patterns and work Zone speed limits.
On Interstate 88 between the Aurora Toll Plaza and the EJ&E Railroad Bridge, traffic has returned to normal configurations. But the shoulders still remain closed and off-peak lane closures will continue in the area until work is completed.
During the week of November 2nd, between the EJ&E Railroad Bridge and Route 59 on I-88, a new traffic shift will be put in place with three lanes of traffic that will be shifted to the outside in both directions.
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Traffic will remain in this configuration until spring as the work continues. Work will also include the following:
- Removal and replacement of I-88 westbound bridge over Illinois Prairie Path
- Roadway drainage
- Barrier wall
- Shoulder work
All work is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2021.
As long as the work zones are in place, three lanes of traffic will be maintained for drivers and additional temporary lane closures will be scheduled as needed.
In 2020, the Illinois Tollway has scheduled maintenance and repair work on roadway, bridges and ramps between the Aurora Toll Plaza and IL 59, including:
- Mainline pavement an d ramp patching
- Bridge painting
- Removal and replacement of the Illinois Prairie Path Bridge
- Ditch cleaning
- Signing
- Lighting
- Pavement markings
- Erosion control
The work is scheduled to be completed in 2021. The I-88 roadway and bridge improvements will provide customers a smoother surface, improve the overall driving experience and extend the life of the roadway.
The proposed project will provide a better roadway facility to the public with improved safety features. In addition to serving the motoring public, the project will help meet the existing and future needs of the adjacent communities while minimizing social, economic and environmental impacts.
