More closures coming to the Kennedy Expressway: See when and where
CHICAGO — A new sign structure will bring new closures to the Kennedy Expressway.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday installation of a new overhead sign structure will cause the inbound Kennedy to be closed over four weekends at Grand Avenue and Ohio Street.
Friday May 17 will be the first closure, weather permitting.
Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, to 5 a.m. Monday, an additional left lane will be closed on the inbound Kennedy, between Milwaukee Avenue and Hubbard’s Cave, IDOT said.
Three additional weekend lane closures will be required, from 10 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays, as weather permits and announced in advance.
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Currently, the left lane on the inbound Kennedy from Chicago Avenue to Lake Street is closed as is the left lane on the the outbound Kennedy from the Jane Byrne Interchange to Grand Avenue.
IDOT said this is to accommodate painting and the installation of LED lighting at Hubbard’s Cave.
The westbound Randolph Street ramp to the outbound Kennedy is also closed, anticipated to reopen later this fall.
Motorists should expect significant delays and allow extra time for trips through this area.
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