GCM Travel News http://www.gcmtravel.com News from the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor website en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:38 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@gcmtravel.com IL-50 (Cicero Ave) in Illinois Closed Mar 13 from 147th St to 159th St for St. Patrick's Day Parade IL-50 (Cicero Ave) will be closed Saturday, March 13, from 147th St to 159th St for the Oak Forest, IL, St Patrick's Day parade.  From 8:30 am until 12:30 Saturday, SB affic will be routed east on  147th to Pulaski and South on Pulaski to 159th St (IL-6), then west to IL-50 (Cicero).  NB Traffic will be routed east on  159th to Pulaski Rd, north Pulaski to 147th St, and west to IL-50(Cicero).

]] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:56 -0600 Illinois I-57 Rest Areas to Close Temporarily for Maintenance http://www.dot.state.il.us I-57 Mainline Rest Areas will be closed for maintenance. Southbound is closed from 7:00AM 3-9-10 until 7:00AM 3-10-10. Northbound is closed from 7:00AM on 3-10-10 until 7:00AM on 3-11-10.
 

]] Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:06:25 -0600 Michigan weight restrictions in effect as of Wednesday, March 10, for commercial truck traffic http://www.michigan.gov/drive Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, weight restrictions for commercial truck traffic will be imposed and enforced on state roadways on all state trunklines.  Most trunklines are freeways with M, I, or US designations.

There are no restrictions for legal axle weight loads on roads designated as "all-season trunklines." On routes designated as "seasonal," there will be a posted reduction of 25 percent for rigid pavements and 35 percent for flexible pavements.

All extended permits will be valid for oversized loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width on the restricted routes.

For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or you can access this information on MDOT's Mi Drive Web site at michigan.gov/drive; click on "Truckers." All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map, which is available online. You also may sign up to receive e-mail alerts.

Trucking companies located in New Jersey and Canada can obtain information by calling 517-373-6256.

]] Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:13:49 -0600 First Phase of Construction on I-96 in Michigan to Run Through End of November http://www.michigan.gov/mdot Construction is scheduled to run from March 8 until the end of November on I-96 between Wacousta Rd in Clinton County and M-43 (Saginaw Hwy) in Eaton County. This two-year project includes reconstructing 6 miles of pavement, rehabilitatating 10 bridges, and improving the Grand River Ave/I-96 and M-43/I-96 interchanges. 

Starting Monday, crews will begin placing traffic control devices along westbound I-96. To facilitate this work, there will be daytime single-lane closures and nighttime multi-lane closures, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., along WB I-96. Once the traffic control devices are in place, all EB traffic will shift to the WB side of the highway using median crossovers. This shift is expected to occur on Tuesday, March 16.   EB I-96 will be reconstructed first with work scheduled to last until mid-July. Reconstruction of WB I-96 is  expected to run from July  through November.
 
During reconstruction, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-96 at all times. Access to all entrance and exit ramps along the corridor will be maintained using temporary crossovers.   All road and bridge work on I-96 is expected to be complete by November. Work on M-43, between Marketplace Boulevard and Canal Road, will start in spring 2011.
 
Motorists can subscribe to I-96 project e-mail alerts through the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdotprojects; click on the "Get Alerts by E-mail" link.  For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive. Follow MDOT at www.twitter.com/MichiganDOT or visit the "Michigan Department of Transportation" page on Facebook and become a fan.
]] Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:02:21 -0600 Selected Illinois Rest Areas to Temporarily Close http://www.dot.state.il.us Eb and Wb Spoon River rest areas on I-74 will be closed until at least the end of May.

The SB I-57 Illini Prairie Rest Area (MP 222) is closed due to a construction project.

]] Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:50:55 -0600 Illinois District 15 Troopers Will Conduct Alcohol Countermeasures (ACE) Patrols http://www.illinoistollway.com Illinois State Police District 15 Troopers will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (A.C.E.) patrols in the counties of Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Will during the month of March. A.C.E. patrols allow the Illinois State Police to target an area with saturation patrols that focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol and other drugs. 

Alcohol and drug impairment remain significant factors in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Each year in Illinois, hundreds of lives are lost in alcohol-related crashes.

A.C.E. patrols are part of the “You Drink and Drive, You Lose” Campaign and are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

]] Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:45:45 -0600 Cellular *999 Non-Emergency Incident Reporting This transportation service is jointly sponsored and funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway.  The *999 cellular service provides all northeastern Illinois motorists an ability to report non-emergency incidents and other road-related problems on highways throughout the region.  Cellular phone callers should dial 911 for life threatening emergencies.

]] Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:34:10 -0600 Michigan General Spring Weight Load Restrictions in Effect Are Effective As of March 1 http://www.michigan.gov/mdot Effective 8:00 AM Monday, March 8, 2010 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways within the State of Michigan from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge.

Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960.  For companies located in Canada and New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling:  517-373-6256.
Detailed weight restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers or by calling:  57-373-2121.  Refer to the MDOT Truck Operator Map for route designations.

Spring Weight Restrictions:
http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/alerts/bulletins.cfm?bulletin=weight
]] Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:48:45 -0600 Make a Difference in Your Community and Be Counted in 2010! http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ Make a difference in your community and be counted in 2010!  Click on the link below to learn the 5 key steps to counting every person in the nation.

http://2010.census.gov/partners/materials/brochure-materials.php

It’s important!  The 2010 Census will help shape our nation’s future for the next 10 years. With accurate census data, we can create a portrait of our nation’s growing population and determine what’s needed to better provide for everyone.

]] Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:52:48 -0600 Lawrence Ave Bridge over Kennedy (I-90) in Chicago Restricted until Fall www.cityofchicago.org As of March 1, 2010, CDOT will be in the second phase of a project to rebuild the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the I-90 (Kennedy Expressway). The project is designed to ensure the safety of the bridge and roadway, while modernizing traffic signals and lighting.The project includes:

  • Removal and replacement of the bridge superstructure
  • Rehabilitation of the substructure
  • Removal and replacement of portions of retaining walls
  • Existing pavement widening and resurfacing
  • Reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalk
  • Modernization of the traffic signals and lighting

The first phase of the project, from Sept to Dec 2009, entailed rebuilding the exit and entrance ramps to and from the Kennedy. The second phase starting in March 2010 involves rebuilding the bridge structure and other improvements.

Throughout construction, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the bridge. The available lanes of traffic will change as the work progresses toward completion. Both Montrose and Milwaukee Avenues are designated alternate routes.

The project is expected to be complete by fall 2010.

The existing bridge was built in 1958.

]] Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:09:22 -0600 Grand Haven Bascule Bridge to operate March 15 though December 15 http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/drive/rtt.cfm#1 The Grand Haven Bascule Bridge operates from March 15 through December 15 each yearon the following schedule for openings:

Commercial Boat Traffic:Upon proper notification the bridge will be opened to all commercial boat traffic.

Recreational Boat Traffic: The bridge will be operated between 6:30 am and 8:30 pm when a recreational vessel is present to pass under the bridge according to the following schedule.

It should be noted that any vessels that arrive three minutes after the scheduled opening must wait until the next scheduled opening.

        Weekdays, Weekend

  • 6:30 am, 6:30 am
  • 7:30 am, no opening 7:30 am
  • 8:30 am, 8:30 am
  • 9:30 am, 9:30 am
  • 10:30 am, 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am, 11:30 am
  • 12:30 pm, no opening 12:30 pm
  • 1:30 pm, 1:30 pm
  • 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm
  • 3:30 pm, 3:30 pm
  • 4:30 pm, 4:30 pm
  • 5:30 pm, no opening 5:30 pm
  • 6:30 pm, 6:30 pm
  • 7:30 pm, 7:30 pm
  • 8:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Between the hours of 8:30 pm and 6:00 am the bridge will be opened upon notification from a recreational vessel.

Prior to opening each spring the bridge is inspected by the statewide bridge engineer as well as the regional electrician and several test openings are performed to ensure bridge operation is properly occurring.

Bridge Cleaning During the months of April and October, MDOT partners with the Grand Haven Fire Department to wash the bridge. This cleaning removes salt and sand from the structure to enhance operation and allow for accurate visual inspection of bridge components. The cleaning operation is performed at night to minimize inconvenience and disruption to local residents and the traveling public.

The MDOT Grand Region Office can be contacted at 616-451-3091.

]] Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:49:03 -0600 I-PASS to be Offered at Illinois Secretary of State Facilities in Chicago Area Through May 5 www.illinoistollway.com The Illinois Tollway and the Illinois Secretary of State are teaming up to provide drivers with a convenient one-stop option for motor vehicle services. From February 24 through May 6, Illinois Tollway Mobile I-PASS customer service representatives will be on site at select Secretary of State Driver’s License Facilities in Chicago and suburbs providing I-PASS account services.

“More than 80 percent of the 1.4 million daily drivers on the Illinois Tollway recognize the convenience of I-PASS,” said Acting Executive Director Michael King. “So the Illinois Tollway and Secretary of State are working together to offer the customers the convenience of updating their I-PASS accounts when they visit Secretary of State facilities to renew their driver’s license or license plates.”

The initiative is part of the Tollway’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer service and meet the needs of its growing I-PASS customer base. Currently, the Illinois Tollway has issued more than 3.8 million I-PASS transponders to 3 million I-PASS accounts. In order to keep I-PASS accounts in good standing and avoid violations drivers need to keep their information current including, contact information and credit card numbers as well as vehicle and license plate information.

“The addition of Mobile I-PASS at Secretary of State facilities is a great way for people to update all of their motor vehicle information in one place,” said Secretary of State Jesse White. “We hope it simplifies life a bit for drivers to take care of business with us and the Tollway at the same time.” Mobile I-PASS Services at SOS Facilities The Illinois Tollway Mobile I-PASS services will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates at the following Secretary of State facilities.

  • Aurora - Thursday, February 25 and Wednesday, April 7
  • Chicago - 99th/King Drive - Thursday, March 25 and Wednesday, May 5
  • Chicago – Cicero/Diversey - Thursday, April 29
  • Chicago - Elston/Foster - Thursday, March 18 and Wednesday, April 28
  • Chicago – Harlem/87th - Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, May 6
  • Chicago - Laramie/Lexington - Wednesday, March 24
  • Deerfield - Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, April 15
  • Elgin - Thursday, March 11 and Wedn'esday, April 21
  • Lombard - Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, April 8
  • Midlothian - Thursday, March 4 and Wednesday, April 14
  • Niles - Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, April 22
  • Schaumburg - Wednesday, February 24, and Thursday, April 1

Illinois Tollway Mobile I-PASS customer service representatives will be available at Driver’s License Facilities to answer questions about I-PASS and provide account management services, including:

  • Update account information – vehicle information, license plate data, credit card, address
  • Add money to an account or sign up for auto replenishment
  • Test a transponder battery and swap out if necessary
  • Learn how to use online account management at www.getipass.com.


I-PASS customers should bring their I-PASS account number or transponder number, along with relevant documentation regarding updated personal or vehicle information. Current I-PASS customers who want to test transponder batteries or exchange a transponder should bring their current transponders. Mobile I-PASS accepts credit cards, debit cards and checks; cash payments are not accepted. For more information about the Illinois Secretary of State and Driver’s License Facilities services please visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com. For more information about the Illinois Tollway and I-PASS, please go to www.illinoistollway.com.

 

]] Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:01:32 -0600 I-94 South Westnedge Interchange in Kalamazoo County, MI, to run through 2011 http://www.michigan.gov/mdot MDOT is reconstruction nearly two miles of I-94 in Portage Michigan.  The Project includes

  • Widen I-94 from four to six lanes, three lanes in each direction.
  • Replace the Westnedge Ave interchange with a more efficient Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) design.
  • Install a new traffic signal on South Westnedge Ave.
  • Widen approximately 1,600 feet of South Westnedge Ave to accommodate the new interchange and remove the traffic bottleneck posed by the existing bridge carrying I-94 traffic over South Westnedge Ave.
  • Rebuild four bridges.
  • Provide screening walls.
  • Upgrade existing freeway signing.
  • Construction of two new detention basins to improve water quality discharged to the west branch of Portage Creek.

Through out construction, all South Westnedge Ave businesses will remain open and accessible by using posted detours on Oakland Dr, Portage Rd, Milham Rd, and Kilgore Rd.

]] Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:16:59 -0600 IN-912 Cline Avenue, Indiana, Detour Information http://www.in.gov/indot/ IN-912 (Cline Ave) is closed to traffic between US-41 (Calumet Ave) in Hammond, IN, and Michigan Ave in East Chicago, IN.

NB IN-912 (Cline Ave)-Follow US-12 (Columbus Dr) West to US-12/20 (Indianapolis Blvd)  West to US-41 (Calumet Ave) South.

SB IN-912 (Cline Ave)-Follow US-41 (Calumet Ave) North to US-12/20 (Indianapolis Blvd) East to US-12 (Columbus Dr) East.

IN-912 (Cline Ave) is open to traffic from Ridge Rd in Highland, and Griffith to Michigan Ave in East Chicago.  Traffic can access the Casinos and Steel Mills from NB IN-912 (Cline Ave)-

  • Majestic Star Casinos at Buffington Harbor-NB IN-912 (Cline Ave) to Us-12 (Columbus Dr) and follow signs
  • Ameristar Casino-Continue North on IN-912 (Cline Ave_ north of US-12 (Columbus Dr) and follow signs for casino ramp
  • Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill-Continue north on IN-912 (Cline Ave), north of US-12 (Columbus Dr) and follow signs for mill ramp at Michigan Ave.

 

]] Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:36:10 -0600 I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway): Right SB lane from Washington St to Ike closed until Fall 2010 http://www.dot.state.il.us The right southbound lane on the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) is currently closed from Washington St to the Eisenhower (I-290) Expressway ramps.

This lane configuration change will affect traffic to the Eisenhower significantly and drivers should expect major traffic delays. It is required to complete the construction of the inbound (SB) Kennedy Expressway exit ramp at Jackson Blvd.

  • The far right lane on the inbound Kennedy Expressway will be closed from Washington Street to the Eisenhower Expressway. Traffic in this lane will be directed to exit at Washington Street.
  • The exit ramps from the inbound Kennedy Expressway (eastbound I-90/94) to Monroe Street, Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard will open early spring 2010.

The lane will remain closed until Fall of 2010 in conjunction with the Congress Parkway Bridge Rehabilitation which will start early spring 2010.

]] Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:02:49 -0600 Canal St. bridge over the Chicago River (north of Cermak) closed until April 3rd for repairs www.cityofchicago.org The Canal St bridge, over the Chicago River, has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Crews will repair the deck and structural elements on both leaves of the movable bridge.  The closure will last through early April 2010. 

SB Detour -18th St west to Hasted St, south on Halsted St to Cermak Rd, east on Cermak Rd to Canal St

NB Detour -Cermak Rd west to Halsted St, north on Halsted St to 18th St, east on 18th St to Canal St.

]] Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:35:49 -0600 Illinois Tollway Construction Completion Leads to Reinstatement of Right Lane Truck Requirements www.Illinoistollway.com Right lane restrictions have been reinstated for trucks using the Illinois Tollway now that systemwide roadway Rebuild and Widen projects have been competed as of the end of December 2009. State law restricts trucks to the two right lanes wherever there are three or more lanes. Black and white signs stating “Trucks Use 2 Right Lanes” are posted at all Tollway entrances where there are three or more roadway lanes. Illinois State Police District 15 enforces the law through regular patrols.

Lane restrictions for trucks are designed to reduce conflict between cars and trucks as well as facilitate traffic flow. Traffic studies have found the restrictions improve traffic flow and reduce accidents caused by improper lane changes. In order to increase safety and traffic flow, the Tollway enforces state law requiring lane restrictions of trucks with three or more axles to the right-most lanes. As a result, lane restrictions for trucks are now designated throughout the 286-mile Tollway System.

Exceptions to the truck lane restrictions may be made during construction to allow trucks to travel safely through work zones and avoid driving on shoulders. Trucks also may use the left lanes to yield to emergency vehicles or when there is an accident or other obstruction that makes it necessary to move out of the right lanes.

“District 15 rigorously enforces improper lane usage on the Tollway System,” said District 15 Commander John Jesernik. “We encourage truck drivers to stay to the right to avoid accidents and help facilitate an efficient flow of traffic for the benefit of all motorists.”

]] Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:51:04 -0600 Truck Speed Limits Increase on Western Segments of Illinois Tollway www.Illinoistollway.com Effective January 1, 2010, commercial vehicles weighing more than four tons are permitted to drive 65 m.p.h. on the western segments of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) and the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) as well as other designated interstates in Illinois. In addition to trucks, motor homes, campers and trailers also will be allowed to drive the new posted 65 m.p.h. speed limit in these areas. Existing 55 m.p.h. speed limits will continue to apply to trucks traveling on Illinois interstates in the metropolitan Chicago area including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake and McHenry counties.

Large trucks are now allowed to drive 65 m.p.h. on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) from approximately mile post 49 near Belvidere to the Wisconsin state line, and on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) from approximately mile post 99 in DeKalb and through the IDOT portion of I-88. The 55 m.p.h. speed limit remains in effect for all vehicles traveling remainder of the Illinois Tollway System.

The Illinois Tollway has completed signage changes to reflect new 65 m.p.h. speed limits for trucks over 4 tons on the far western segments of the Tollway System

]] Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:46:30 -0600 Gateway Traveler Information System Named ITS Project of the Year for 2009 http://www.itsmidwest.org/awards09.shtml Gateway Traveler Information System Honored as ITS-Midwest 2009 Project of the Year At its 2009 Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana; the Intelligent Transportation Society-Midwest Chapter composed of the state societies in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio honored the Gateway Traveler Information System website and related operations as ITS-Midwest Project of the Year.

As regular visitors to the site can attest, the scope of available information has been dramatically increased over the past year as the Gateway expanded staff for 24/7/365 coverage. Besides the addition of Michigan to the coverage area, the Gateway now boasts information from the Mississippi River to the Ohio border in the four state (Illinois-Indiana-Michigan-Wisconsin) coverage area.

The roadwork and incident information are augmented by impacts from special events such as parades, marathons, and other celebrations. The data on area Interstates and limited access highways is supplemented by arterial information. Though congestion and travel times are not available for these arterials, construction and incidents resulting in blockage are displayed to give drivers in the area the most comprehensive picture of traffic conditions and thereby aid them in making truly informed travel choices.

]] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:54:29 -0600 Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago reconstruction to span 2010 - 2012 http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1554998176.1261148716@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfadejeefkmehcefecelldffhdfhk.0&entityName=Transportation&entityNameEnumValue=42 In April 2010, CDOT will begin the reconstruction of the north-south segment of Wacker Drive. The project will completely rebuild the upper and lower level roadways providing a safer and more efficient roadway. It will occur simultaneously with three other major projects in the area:

* Eisenhower Expressway resurfacing from Circle Interchange to Thorndale

* Congress Parkway Bridge reconstruction

* Congress Parkway Streetscape improvement from Wells to Michigan

For an overview of the Wacker Drive project please visit http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_EDITORIAL/WackerDrive_overview_Dec2009.pdf

]] Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:13:42 -0600 Glenn Rest Area on I-196 Closed http://www.michigan.gov/mdot The Glenn Rest Area on NB I-196, north of South Haven, MI, has been closed until further notice.

]] Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:35:33 -0600 Yearlong Noisewall Project along I-55 in Joliet-Plainfield-Shorewood Area to run through Dec 2010 http://www.dot.state.il.us On December 14,  work began on a year-long project to construct noisewalls at various locations along both directions of I-55 from IL-126 on the north to Black Rd on the south in the Joliet-Plainfield-Shorewood area

Drivers along the frontage roads will experience the greatest impact. Work will occur at multiple locations every day and traffic in those areas will be down to one lane in both directions. The frontage road speed limits will be reduced in the work areas. ·

While most of the work will affect frontage road traffic, lane closures on I-55 will be needed later in 2010 to complete the project.

]] Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:09:57 -0600 LaPorte District Lane Restriction/Closure Update http://www.in.gov/indot The following lane restrictions and road closures are current or upcoming for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) LaPorte District. Comprised of 13 counties in Northwest Indiana, the LaPorte District includes Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke, Marshall, Pulaski, Fulton, White, Cass and Carroll counties.

The timeframe for many restrictions listed below are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot.

St. Joseph County
  • Project: Kenilworth Road Bridge Construction over new U.S. 31 between Shively Rd. and Lake Trail
    Details: Closed to all traffic; Detour: Shively Rd. EB to Lake Trail NB
    Timeframe: July 20 – June 2010
  • Project: Miller Road Bridge Construction over new U.S. 31 between Old US 31 and Miami Rd.
    Details: Closed to all traffic; Detour: US 31 SB to New Rd. EB to Miami Rd. NB
    Timeframe: Aug. 10 – Spring 2010
]] Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:42:57 -0500 I-94 left lanes closed in Berrien County, MI until June 2010 http://www.michigan.gov/mdot The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be installing 18 miles of median cable barrier and upgrading guardrails on I-94 from US-12 to I-94 Business Loop in Bridgman until June 25, 2010.
Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction with the far left lanes closed.

]] Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:39:09 -0500 Weight Restrictions on I-94/I-894/US-45 at Zoo Interchange http://www.dot.state.wi.us As of  August 18 the following weight restrictions have been implemented on several ramps at the Zoo Interchange which connect US-45, I-894 and I-94.

There is a 30-ton weight limit for traffic traveling NB on I-894 through the interchange and continuing NB onto US-45. 
Vehicles weighing more than 30-tons must instead take the ramp to EB I-94, turnaround utilizing the 84th St interchange and take WB I-94 back to NB US-45.
 
There is a 40-ton weight limit for traffic traveling NB on I-894 into the interchange and turning WB onto I-94. 
Vehicles weighing more than 40-tons must take the ramp to EB I-94, turnaround utilizing the 84th St interchange then merge onto WB I-94.
 
There is a 35-ton weight limit for traffic traveling SB on US-45 into the interchange and turning EB onto I-94. 
Vehicles weighing more than 35-tons must follow SB US-45 through the interchange onto SB I-894, turn around utilizing the Greenfield Ave interchange, and take NB I-894 back to the EB I-94 ramp.
]] Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:18:51 -0500 Downtown Kennedy Expressway Rehab To Run Through Spring 2010 http://www.dot.state.il.us
  • Closed exit ramps: EB Monroe, Adams & Jackson
  • Motorists are urged to consider alternate routes to the Loop or to take public transportation
  • The estimated completion date is spring 2010
    • ]]     Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:02:33 -0500     Please take the GCM Travel User Survey! survey.jsp In an effort to improve services that we provide to our valued customers and users, the Gateway Traveler Information System has implemented a user survey. The survey asks about your preferences in using the GCM Travel web site and the Illinois Traffic Alert System and seeks input from you on which new features that you would like to see on the site. The survey is completely anonymous and takes less than two minutes to complete. The results will help us to focus our ongoing efforts on the features that our users find most useful. Please take a moment to fill out our User Survey and help us to provide better service. In addition, feel free to send any other comments you have about the site to GCM Webmaster.

    ]]     Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:10:08 -0500     Jackson Blvd Closed from Canal St to the Chicago River through April 2010 http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalProgramAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1130881096.1252988842@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccccadeifmfgemjcefecelldffhdfhm.0&programId=536889165&channelId=-536899273&topChannelName=Residents The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the rebuilding of the Jackson Blvd viaduct between Canal St and the Chicago River. The project will run from June 2009 through April 2010, during which time Jackson will be closed to vehicles between Canal St and Wacker Dr.

    The detour for Jackson is: Clinton (south) to Harrison (east) to Franklin (north), back to Jackson. Pedestrian access to Union Station will be maintained from both the east and west. Pedestrians can cross the Jackson Bridge to access the east side of Union Station.

    ]]     Thu, 28 May 2009 09:27:54 -0500     Illinois Construction Zone Information http://www.dot.state.il.us/road/closures.txt IDOT has launched a new Construction Zone Website which  has information on construction sites, contracts and estimated completion dates.  The site includes a map of all projects and is searchable by various criteria!  The Construction Zone may be accessed via http://www.dot.state.il.us/dashboardpublic/

    Road closure info is also available by phone at 1-800-452-IDOT (4368)

    ]]     Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500     "Drive Less, Live More" Campaign http://www.drivelesslivemore.com Through an initiative created by IDOT, seven public transportation agencies have launched a public education campaign called Drive Less, Live More. Partners include the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), Metra and Pace. This campaign is designed to provide drivers with easy access to information that provides alternatives to driving. A key part of the campaign is the www.drivelesslivemore.com web site which was funded under a CMAQ grant from the FHWA. The web site features a trip planner, transit system maps and schedules, travel advisories and a commute-cost calculator.

    In addition to the website, the campaign will also feature billboards, radio advertising and promotions to promote driving alternatives such as  public transit, vanpools, biking and rollerblading.

    ]]     Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600     Keep Us Alive Drive 45 http://www.dot.il.gov/workzone/workzone.html Keep Us Alive Drive 45 is our commitment to keep workers and motorists safe in work zones. Each year, many people are killed in construction zone accidents, both commuters and workers. Please abide the posted speed limit in work zones.When workers are present, it's 45 M.P.H. - It's The Law.

    Join us in our pledge to increase awareness and promote safe driving in our work zones by displaying an orange ribbon.Together we can make our roadways a safer place to commute and work. With your help, we can see to it that a construction zone is not an end zone.

    ]]     Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500     Free! Illinois Traffic Alert System http://www.iltrafficalert.com The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and its partner,  The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), have developed the Illinois Traffic Alert System. You may register to receive customized traffic reports containing vehicle speeds, travel times, construction, congestion and incident information through your e-mail inbox, cell phone text messaging or other e-mail enabled mobile device. The system is initially being deployed in the Chicagoland area as part of IDOT's congestion mitigation effort. When you register, follow the instructions in order to:

    1. Choose the roadway segments about which you want to be notified
    2. Select the two times of day when you want to receive alerts
    3. Select the days of the week you want to receive alerts
    4. Customize alerts so you will receive them only if the average speed on the road is below what you select
    5. Customize the type of data you want to receive: incidents, construction, congestion and/or travel times
    ]]     Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500     Work Zone Safety http://www.dot.state.il.us/workzone/workzone.html Click here for an Illinois Department of Transportation work zone safety message.

    ]]     Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0500