IDOT says Illinois 40 bridge over I-80 will close

Bridge closure announced

The Illinois Department of Transportation says the Illinois 40 bridge crossing Interstate 80 will close. The closure involves the Illinois 40 bridge over Interstate 80.

The announcement identifies the bridge and the highway crossing but does not include a closure date, a reopening date, or details about the work connected to the closure.

What drivers need to know

Drivers who use Illinois 40 to cross Interstate 80 will need to account for the closure when it takes effect. IDOT has not identified a detour, a traffic-control plan, or changes to Interstate 80 in the information available for this brief.

The closure is limited in the announcement to the Illinois 40 bridge crossing Interstate 80. No other bridge or road closure is identified.

What remains to be announced

IDOT has not stated when the closure will begin or how long it will last. The agency also has not identified the reason for the closure, a construction schedule, or a reopening date.

Those details will determine how the closure affects travel on Illinois 40 and nearby access to Interstate 80. Drivers should look for additional notices from IDOT before using the bridge during the closure period.