Illinois Department of Transportation

04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 08:11

Lincoln Avenue resurfacing begins April 15

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that resurfacing of Lincoln Avenue from 138th Street to Sibley Boulevard (Illinois 83), in Dolton, will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Wednesday, April 15.

The $2.2 million project, which consists of resurfacing the 2.3-mile stretch of Lincoln Avenue and constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is expected to be completed in August. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. 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.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.

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