Overview
- A large pothole forced an overnight shutdown of the right eastbound lane at I-80's Center Street bridge in Joliet, with IDOT targeting a 5 a.m. Tuesday reopening if weather allows.
- Illinois State Police responded to pothole damage on nearby Raynor Avenue, where the middle eastbound lane closed for several hours during repairs Monday.
- Drivers should expect heavy congestion and consider alternate routes, as IDOT says westbound I-80 is not affected by these closures.
- The closure will last through the night because fresh concrete patches must harden before they can safely carry traffic.
- Bridge inspections over the Des Plaines River are underway this week with short daytime closures from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and at least one lane will stay open each way.