Portion of Atkinson Road in Green Oaks to Close for Two Weeks

News from the Region:

The Atkinson Road bridge over the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) in Green Oaks is scheduled to close on Monday, June 11, for approximately two weeks for bridge repairs.

The bridge is scheduled to close at 4 a.m. on June 11 and a detour will be posted. The detour will direct eastbound Atkinson Road traffic north on St. Mary's Road, east on Buckley Road (Illinois Route 137) and south on Waukegan Road (Illinois Route 43) to reach Atkinson Road. Traffic heading west on Atkinson Road would take the same detour in reverse.

The bridge is closing for deck patching, curb repairs and a polymer deck overlay to extend the life of the bridge. The bridge has one lane in each direction and is too narrow to allow a work zone with equipment while maintaining traffic. Up to 2,500 vehicles use this bridge daily.

Work Zone Safety

A 45 mph speed limit is in effect 24/7 in all construction zones, whether or not workers are present. Drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution at all times.

Illinois State Police have zero tolerance for drivers speeding in work zones. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work zone is $375. Posted signs advise drivers of a $10,000 fine and 14-year jail sentence for hitting a roadway worker.

Getting Tollway Construction Information

The Tollway offers a variety of ways for drivers to get the latest information, including:

• www.illinoistollway.com - Construction/Planning Section - for details by road
• 1-800-TOLL-FYI - Daily lane closure information
• www.travelmidwest.com - Real-time travel times
• Up-to-the-minute traffic by roadway - www.nbcchicago.com
• eNewsletter - www.illinoistollway.com

- The Illinois Tollway submitted this information.