Prairie State Wire

Temporary lane closures are set to begin this month on several McHenry County bridges over the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) as part of repair work. The closures will affect Anthony Road, Harmony-Riley Road, County Line Road, and Powers Road. Construction signage will be placed in advance to alert drivers.

The closures aim to ensure traffic accommodation and safety in the work zone. Information about the construction will be updated on the Tollway website under the Daily Construction Alert section. The schedule is weather-dependent.

Starting the week of July 7, Anthony Road and Harmony-Riley Road over I-90 will be reduced to a single lane from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with flaggers maintaining bidirectional traffic. Anthony Road's closure is expected to last one week, while Harmony-Riley Road's closure will extend for two weeks. Similar closures are planned later this month for County Line Road and Powers Road, each lasting approximately two weeks.

On I-90 itself, shoulder closures will also occur due to bridge work. Coordination is ongoing with McHenry County and local townships and emergency services.

The maintenance includes pavement, structural repairs, bridge joint repairs, and deck sealing. In 2025, further repairs between East Riverside Boulevard and Randall Road are scheduled as part of the Illinois Tollway’s Move Illinois program.

The Illinois Tollway reminds drivers that construction zone speed limits apply at all times in these areas. Motorists should watch for changing traffic patterns and adhere to the "Move Over Law," which mandates slowing down or changing lanes when passing vehicles with activated hazard lights.

Penalties for speeding in work zones start at $250 and can reach up to $25,000 with jail time if a worker is injured. Failing to move over for vehicles on the shoulder can result in fines up to $10,000 and a suspension of driving privileges.

The Move Illinois program aims to improve mobility and reduce congestion across Northern Illinois through various projects funded by tolls without state or federal assistance.

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