(AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz)
Bridge Assessment and Closures
The Illinois Tollway is currently enforcing lane and ramp closures to prioritize public safety while engineers examine the Illinois Route 83 Bridge that spans the Reagan Memorial Tollway I-88. Expect traffic delays in the vicinity.
Incident Details
According to authorities from the Illinois State Police, a construction excavator being towed by a truck/trailer struck the underside of the Illinois Route 83 Bridge while heading westbound on I-88 just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27.
Active Closures
The tollway has initiated the following closures:
- The ramp from westbound I-88 to southbound Illinois Route 83
- One northbound lane and shoulder on Illinois Route 83
- A section of the left turn lane on northbound Illinois Route 83
Structural Evaluation
These closures are crucial as the Illinois Tollway carries out a structural assessment and plans for repairs. The agency is collaborating closely with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local governments. Ensuring driver safety is the utmost concern as evaluations and planning progress.
Advisory for Drivers
Travelers heading southbound on Illinois Route 83 are encouraged to seek alternative routes, as delays are anticipated on the route. Options include using 22nd Street/Cermak Road or Highland Avenue to exit from westbound I-88.
