Archer Avenue resurfacing begins July 24

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that patching and resurfacing of Archer Avenue (Illinois 171) from McCarthy Road (123^rd Street) to Bell Road in Lemont will require intermittent daytime and overnight lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Friday, July 24. ​ ​ ​

The $4.1 million project consists of resurfacing the 2.3-mile stretch of Archer Avenue, shoulder widening and constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. Additionally, Illinois/Lockport Street from New Avenue to Lemont Street will also be resurfaced. ​

Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction. The overall project is expected to be completed in summer 2027. ​

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.

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