Closure Of Jefferson Street Bridge Extended Until End Of Year
July 20, 2020 5:28AM CDT
Joliet bridge/md
The Jefferson Street Bridge will be closed longer than expected. The U.S. 30 bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet closed on June with an expected completion date in August. But the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the bridge will remain closed through the end of the year due to additional needed repairs.
The closure is necessary to replace mechanical components on the movable bridge. A detour will direct traffic to Raynor Avenue (U.S. 52), McDonough Street (U.S. 6/52) and Chicago Street (Illinois 53).
