Jefferson St. Bridge closure beginning May 18

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be closing the Jefferson Street (eastbound US Route

30) moveable bridge over the Des Plaines River as part of the ongoing moveable bridge centralized control

project beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. It is expected that the work will be complete and the bridge

will reopen by Friday, May 22, 2020.

A detour will be posted. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling

in the area.

For additional information contact the City of Joliet Department of Public Works at 815-724-4200.