Resurfacing along I-80 detour routes in Joliet, Rockdale begins Monday

Resurfacing work on local roads in Joliet and Rockdale used as detours for the Interstate 80 reconstruction project will begin on Monday. The work, which consists of patching, milling, resurfacing, and pavement striping, will require daytime and overnight lane closures, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.Repairs will take place on the following streets: Larkin Avenue (Illinois Route 7) between Jefferson (U.S. Route 52) and McDonough streets U.S. Route 6 between Brandon Road and McDonough Street McDonough Street between Chicago Street (U.S. Route 52/Illinois Route 53) and U.S. Route 6 Laraway Road between Chicago and Briggs streets Briggs Street between Spencer and Laraway roads The work is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving, IDOT said. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.For more information on the ongoing $1.3 billion rebuild of I-80, visit I80will.org