Lane closure starts Monday on I-55

Interstate 55 will be down to one lane starting Monday while the Illinois Department of Transportation performs routine inspections of the bridges over the Des Plaines River, near Channahon.

To complete the inspections, daily lane closures will be required, starting with the southbound bridges until approximately Aug. 15, when inspections begin on the northbound bridges. The inspections are expected to be completed by Aug. 19, weather permitting.

To minimize the impact to traffic, the southbound closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Saturdays, if necessary. The northbound closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A minimum of one lane in both directions will remain open during inspections.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.