Polish communities also had a significant role in the industrial growth of the city. These immigrants settled all over the city, establishing Polish neighborhoods and landmarks including “Old Polonia” located on the northwest side. This steady trickle became a wave in the late 19th century as Poles fled extreme economic and religious persecution in Europe. Rick Fedder, Chief Operating Officer of ITRCC, said “Our goal is to minimize the impact to travelers by keeping traffic moving safely while proactively communicating with our customers and community stakeholders.” To aid in this communication a traffic pattern animation graphic is available here as part of ITRCC’s Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan.The Polish community has had a significant presence in Chicago since the arrival of Polish political exiles in the early 1800s. When completed, the roadway will be safer, smoother, and require only routine maintenance for decades to come. Northwest Indiana Bridge infrastructure was constructed over 56 years ago and is due for upgrades, repair, and reconstruction. Single-lane closures on the Toll Road and reduced work zone speed limits are designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly while maintaining a safe environment for construction workers and the general public.Ĭonstruction alerts will be updated frequently on Twitter, Facebook, and lnstagram. *Dates subject to utilities, materials, equipment, or weather delays. Signage will be deployed before work zones to notify motorist of alternative exits along the construction corridor.Motorist may experience delays, related to this construction.If Patrons miss the EXIT 17 route, they will need to use EXIT 5 and take US-41 S to312 EB to work back east. WB Exit Ramp Closure – Patrons will be urged to use EXIT 17 and take US-12/20 WB west.Travel 312 to US-41, turn right (northbound) onto US-41, turn right onto 141st and follow signs for ITR EXIT 5 WB on ramp. Westbound (WB) Entry Ramp Closure (9/18 – 11/15) – Take 912 north (Cline Ave) to 312west (Chicago Ave).This schedule advancement will allow an acceleration of other work to avoid delays as the year progresses. The exit ramp will now be closed from 5/31-8/6 as opposed to the original schedule of 7/5-8/31.If Patrons miss the EXIT 5 route, they will need to use EXIT 17 and use US-12/20WB to work back west. EB Exit Ramp Closure (5/31 – 7/5) – Patrons will be urged to use EXIT 5 and take US-41 S to 312 EB.Eastbound (EB) Entry Ramp Closure – (3/20 – 6/01) – Completed.Traffic through the WestPoint toll plaza will be reduced to four toll lanes in each direction.Įxit 10 (Gary/Chicago International Airport | 3/20 to 11/15.MM 1.1 – MM 2.2 | Eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes through the duration of the project.Local traffic | 108th street will be closed, follow detour signs around closure.Eastbound entrance traffic will detour down US-41 to Exit 5 on I-90. MM 0.9 | Exit 0 EB | Ramp entrance at I-90, eastbound over 108th street, will be closed.The summer phase will include the left lanes of both eastbound and westbound directions.ĭuring the summer phase, construction will also continue on five (5) bridges on 1-90 at Exit 10 (Gary/Chicago International Airport), with local detours between Exit 10 to Exit 5 (Hammond) during times of entry/exit ramp closures at Exit 10. ITRCC will be moving into summer construction on June 1, 2023, with work continuing on the structure over the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad (MM1.56). ELKHART, INDIANA – ITR Concession Company LLC (ITRCC) has completed spring construction and finished bridge deck repairs on the two (2) bridges on I-90 eastbound, just before Westpoint Toll Plaza (Illinois/Indiana Stateline).
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