The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.
Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6th.
The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober.
District 2
Henry County I-80 between the Rock River and Cleveland Avenue; lane reductions continue.
Jo Daviess County U.S. 20 at Barge Terminal Road near East Dubuque; lane reductions continue.
Lee County Illinois 26 over the Union Pacific railroad in Dixon; lane reductions continue.
Whiteside County Lincoln Road (U.S. 30 spur) over Elkhorn Creek west of Como; lane reductions continue. I-88 between U.S. 30 (exit 44) and the U.S. 30 spur (exit 36); lane reductions continue.
Winnebago County I-39/Harrison Avenue interchange just south of Rockford; lane reductions continue. Illinois 2 over the Rock River near Rockton; lane reductions continue. Springfield Avenue between Auburn and Kilburn avenues in Rockford; closed, detour posted.
