Good evening, road warriors!
I thought I'd do something a little different here and create a thread regarding road construction lasting for the duration of the year. Do you have something Midwestern drivers need to watch out for (or avoid altogether)? Discuss here.
I just read this release from INDOT, and this project will make you even more grateful that the Sherman-Minton bridge reopened early. http://www.in.gov/activecalendar/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=56731&information_id=113923&type=&syndicate=syndicate (http://www.in.gov/activecalendar/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=56731&information_id=113923&type=&syndicate=syndicate)
Closer to home, the old Martin Luther King bridge over I-80/94 has been completely removed, and crews are awaiting new beams to continue the replacement. Beware of nightly closures. The eastbound left lane is closed in the immediate area, and is known for heavy snags during the afternoon rush.
U.S. 12/20 (4th Avenue west and 5th Avenue east) is under construction in downtown Gary for resurfacing and modernization. Fourth Avenue will be worked on this year, with Fifth Avenue on the docket for next year.
U.S. 41 (Indianapolis Boulevard) is the road to avoid in Highland; only one lane gets by in each direction for bridge removal and realignment.
If you have anything, share with us here. Have safe travels!
I-71, north of Columbus is getting resurfaced this summer. This goes along with ODOT rebuilding the interchange between I-71 & US36 and I-71 & Oh 61.
As part of the US 31 South Bend to Plymouth upgrade, both the eastbound and westbound passing lanes of US 20 are closed between US 31 and Miami Street. The restriction is expected to last through October as crews build the Fellows Street bridge for the New US 31 project.
As part of the US 31 Hamilton County upgrade, the ramp from southbound US 31 to southbound Keystone Parkway closed on April 9 and will be closed for up to 90 days. All southbound traffic along US 31 will be required to use I-465 as a detour.
Once the southbound lanes reopen, likely in mid-July, the northbound lanes of Keystone Parkway will close for approximately 80 days while work continues on the bridge over the Hagan-Burke Trail.
Also as part of the US31 Hamilton County upgrade, traffic on US 31 and SR 38 is reduced to one lane in each direction. Northbound and southbound traffic share the east (northbound) side of the roadway. Northbound entrance and exit ramps are closed, and southbound entrance and exit ramps are closed. The posted speed limit on US 31 and SR 38 is 45 mph and will be reduced to 35 mph when workers are present. SR 38 is closed from Anthony Road to Dunbar Road. There is no access from either SR 38 to US 31, or from US 31 to SR 38. The official signed detour route uses SR 32, US 421 and SR 47.
In Indy, Allisonville Road is closed at I-465.
us 421 in Frankfort, IN was under construction the last time i drove through there, does anyone know what their doing there?
US 31 in Kokomo will be down to two lanes in two places at some point this summer where the freeway will be tying in. SR 26 is closed for several miles for rebuild in Howard County, IN. I-70 in Terre Haute was a mess for resurfacing last time I was on it. SR 49 is down to two lanes at CR 400N for interchange construction. The SR 37/I-69 interchange is being rebuilt which causes a lot of backup.
I think the Tri-State is being resurfaced around O'Hare.
Quote from: mukade on June 20, 2012, 09:06:13 PM
I think the Tri-State is being resurfaced around O'Hare.
I think it was south of O'Hare to somewhere past 95th Street.
Also:
* I-55 is on a shifted alignment south of the Des Plaines River for reconstruction/relocation of the Arsenal Road interchange
* There's a resurfacing job on I-80 from around I-39 to IL 23. Lane closures seem to vary, but the speed limit reduction to 55 seems to remain around the clock.
* I-280 (IA-IL) is down to one lane each way around the Mississippi River - I think for bridge deck or similar work. There is also a four mile head-to-head section on I-280 in Iowa for reconstruction
Yes the Tri-State is being resurfaced and rehabed completely from the O'Hare Oasis to just north of 95th St. There were rumors last year that this would include widening the highway to 5 lanes from the Irving Park Toll Plaza to I-55 but that is not happening.
Also associated with the Tri-State recon, the ramp from I-294 NB/I-190 EB to I-90 WB is closed until sometime in October for recon. The posted detour to I-90 WB is 294 North to Touhy Ave West to 294 South to 90 West. Supposedly according to the ISTHA, drivers will not be charged twice (once at Touhy Plaza, once at Devon Plaza) by doing it this way. I have not had to do it yet so I can not confirm.
If you are leaving O'Hare on 190 East, I recommend going North on US 12/45 Mannheim Rd to IL 72 Higgins Rd East to I-90 West on-ramp at Devon Ave OR go all the way out on 90 East to Cumberland Ave North and loop back onto 90 West. By doing either way, you only go thru 1 toll plaza (Devon Plaza).
Wasn't that section rebuilt a short time ago?
Keep an eye on the US 41 interstate conversion thread for the latest about the massive reconstructions through Oshkosh and Green Bay.
The story on the Mitchell Interchange in Milwaukee the rest of the year will be mostly one of openings rather than closures. All systems movements are unobstructed and will get additional lanes later this year as the core interchange project wraps up.
Lane closures on I-43 in Sheboygan County through August for repaving; Ozaukee County for bridge re-deckings. (let's get some new pavement in that county too, eh?)
I-94 repaving by Miller Park is done.
I-94 is under construction in Kenosha County between WI 50 and WI 158 (expanding to 8 lanes); also in Racine County at 7 Mile Road.
The repaving of I-35 through Duluth will be done by the end of the month if not already. You're clear for the 4th weekend(s).
I-39 under construction at Maple Ridge Road (between Mosinee and Wausau) as they redo the interchange
US 10 being expanded between Marshfield and Stevens Point. Several re-routes are happening this summer - the biggest being WIS 13 being rerouted along US 10 east to WIS 34 south to Wis Rapids.
Quote from: mukade on June 21, 2012, 07:08:14 PM
Wasn't that section rebuilt a short time ago?
The Rosemont Interchange is old. The Tri-state from that point south to I-55 is also pretty old.
Quote from: mukade on June 21, 2012, 07:08:14 PM
Wasn't that section rebuilt a short time ago?
No, unless you consider 20 years a short time ago.
Quote from: hobsini2 on June 21, 2012, 12:56:24 PM
Also associated with the Tri-State recon, the ramp from I-294 NB/I-190 EB to I-90 WB is closed until sometime in October for recon. The posted detour to I-90 WB is 294 North to Touhy Ave West to 294 South to 90 West. Supposedly according to the ISTHA, drivers will not be charged twice (once at Touhy Plaza, once at Devon Plaza) by doing it this way. I have not had to do it yet so I can not confirm.
There are orange signs over some of the toll plaza lanes at the I-294 plaza north of I-90 and the I-90 plaza west of I-294 for the detour traffic; I think cash customers are being handed a ticket to give back at the I-90 plaza to prevent them from being double tolled.
Should make a note in here about the severe flooding in and around the twin ports this week. The Duluth area got 10 inches of rain in a day and half.
The Knife River wiped out MN 61 north of Duluth.
Huge stretches of MN 73 are underwater in and around Moose Lake.
The St. Louis River did a number on MN 210:
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Across the border, WI 13 is closed east of US 53 and then way down in Glidden, the Chippewa River is doing it's usual flooding of WI 13 through town. I know the spot; just north of the gas station where the river swings close to the highway and there's a snowmobile trail bridge over the river. It's a routine closure whenever there's high water up north.
the US45 interchange will completley open in oshkosh, along with a mile of northbound US41 north of lake butte des morts on June 26, ahead of the July 4th rush up 'tooo da nort'
Watch out for I-196 south of Holland, it's down to one lane each direction for about 10 miles south of Holland, and it looks like there are poles for future construction signs all the way to I-94.
Also in Grand Rapids, it looks like US-131 SB is completely closed somewhere between I-196 and M-6, with backups going almost to I-96.
I-65 and the Kennedy thru Louisville. A badly needed bridge decking job has kicked off this week thru September. The southbound lanes were literally crumbling and falling into the Ohio. The potholes were so huge that you could see 10-20 rims every time you cross the bridge. Was going to be done last fall but the Sherman Minton changed that. They are to keep two lanes open at all times but you never know. A major repaving project is also going on south of the Kennedy on I-65 with 8 inches of pavement and Jersey Barrier reconstruction going on. Best to avoid this area all together.
Quote from: ShawnP on June 24, 2012, 09:40:12 AM
I-65 and the Kennedy thru Louisville. A badly needed bridge decking job has kicked off this week thru September. ... They are to keep two lanes open at all times but you never know.
The other evening, they were reporting a 45-minute delay in getting through Louisville into Indiana. Ugh. They're recommending using I-264 to I-64 to I-265 (crossing the Sherman Minton) as an alternate route.
Quote from: ShawnP on June 24, 2012, 09:40:12 AM
Best to avoid this area all together.
That's my advice 24/7/365! :-D :-D :-D
Ditto! Hate driveing through Louisville on 65!
Quote from: ShawnP on June 24, 2012, 09:40:12 AM
Best to avoid this area all together.
Unless, of course, you live here. Had friends coming from Louisville to Jeffersonville Friday evening. One used 65 and it took 45 minutes to get from Exit 133 (U of L) to Exit 1 (Downtown Jeffersonville), which is about 6 miles.
Another tried to avoid that by using 264/64/265, but it took them 45 minutes to get from Dixie Hwy to New Albany.
Work to replace the Martin Luther King bridge over I-80/94 resumes tonight. Crews will be positioning beams over the highway starting at 11pm, with 20 minute closures every 30 minutes, lasting until 5am. The eastbound lanes will go first tonight and tomorrow night, while the westbound lanes will be shuttered at times Wednesday and Thursday night.
As a side effect, the ramp connecting I-65 north to I-80/94 west will be closed during the Wednesday-Thursday work. Traffic will be detoured to I-80/94 EAST, using Ripley Street to loop back westbound. However, those not driving semi-trucks can very easily use Central Avenue to swing back onto the westbound expressway. If you have money to burn and heading to Chicago, the Toll Road would be the superior choice.
Down to 3 lanes between both south and north bound on I-65 on the Kennedy. Some folks are reporting hour long backups on I-65 thru Louisville.
http://www.in.gov/activecalendar/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=56997&information_id=114468&type=&syndicate=syndicate
WI-26 north of Janesville, WI to Milton is under construction as WISDOT partially limits driveway and side-road access, and begins construction of the 4-lane expansion around Milton.
Janesville to Milton is still 2 lanes each way, but lots of lane shifting is in place for the construction work, and it's sluggish through there. Through and north of Milton is smooth sailing, though at some later date there will be twinning work north of the Rock-Jefferson county line.
Quote from: ShawnP on June 27, 2012, 07:56:34 PM
Down to 3 lanes between both south and north bound on I-65 on the Kennedy. Some folks are reporting hour long backups on I-65 thru Louisville.
Yep, took my wife an hour to go about 5 miles northbound yesterday, and that was at 2:30 pm, not even rush hour.
Luckily I live west of town. No backups in Lanesville (no stop lights). Took a hard hit with the Minton but this one hasn't caused much pain. Just shows how much that East End bridge is needed.
The ramp from NB 294 to WB 90 near O'Hare is officially open again as of last Saturday.
Up in Northern Indiana last week and noticed the following:
Got to check out some of the Elkhart CR 17 construction near IN 119 last week. New section from CR 28 to CR 38 (including SR 119 intersection) expected to open this Fall.
SR 19 near Lexington Ave (old US 20) in Elkhart is getting a badly needed reconstruction. Down to one lane each way in this area.
No real evidence yet of construction of the new US 31 near US 6.
Quote from: hobsini2 on July 04, 2012, 01:32:34 AM
The ramp from NB 294 to WB 90 near O'Hare is officially open again as of last Saturday.
Woot! Congrats to ISTHA for getting it finished early.
US 10 in central Wisconsin between Marshfield and Junction City is oh-so-close to opening.
I took the opportunity on Sunday to "pre-drive" a couple miles. All that is needed is striping and signage:
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When it opens in about a month, a lot of changes will happen.
First of all, Marshfield will no longer be the largest city in this state not connected to a four lane highway.
Second, there will be a slew of renumberings as WI 13 is rerouted via US 10 and WI 34 between Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. I could spell it all out, but it's easier to go here:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/us10/changes.htm (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/us10/changes.htm)
Being true to form for Wisconsin, the reroute of WI 13 creates more multiplexes, including an unnecessary one with WI 34 between Wisconsin Rapids and Junction City, and a situation where 2 state highways could be united into 1 (WI 80 and 97) but are not.
how did you get on the road? was it legal to do so?
Apparently the west end of the new US 10 opened yesterday: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/opencms/export/nr/modules/news/news_3456.html_786229440.html
Quote from: triplemultiplex on July 11, 2012, 08:10:50 PM
US 10 in central Wisconsin between Marshfield and Junction City is oh-so-close to opening.
I took the opportunity on Sunday to "pre-drive" a couple miles. All that is needed is striping and signage:
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When it opens in about a month, a lot of changes will happen.
First of all, Marshfield will no longer be the largest city in this state not connected to a four lane highway.
Second, there will be a slew of renumberings as WI 13 is rerouted via US 10 and WI 34 between Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. I could spell it all out, but it's easier to go here:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/us10/changes.htm (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/us10/changes.htm)
Being true to form for Wisconsin, the reroute of WI 13 creates more multiplexes, including an unnecessary one with WI 34 between Wisconsin Rapids and Junction City, and a situation where 2 state highways could be united into 1 (WI 80 and 97) but are not.
They worked fast, especially the part around Auburndale - that wasn't even under construction yet the last time I was out there. (Dry weather will do that! :nod: )
I'll have to check it out.
Also, how much will this speed up a trip to the MStP area via US 10 and I-94 from the Appleton-Oshkosh area, especially compared with the routing via WI 29?
Mike
Construction has gotten well underway on redoing the I-90/IL 47 interchange, with lots of grading, foundation/pier work for the new IL 47 bridge, and another of the tollway's wonderful 24/7/365 45 mph work zone speed limits - even though the pier work is the only thing near the mainline right now, and it's behind a jersey wall.
There is a couple mile stretch of IL 64 (North Ave) that is in the process of being widened to at the very least have a center median as well as possibly going to 6 lanes from Route 59 in West Chicago to just east of Kirk Rd in St Charles. While this is going on, the intersection with Powis Rd is closed.
Quote from: agentsteel53 on July 11, 2012, 09:01:50 PM
how did you get on the road? was it legal to do so?
Plenty of room to drive around barricades.
Certainly not. If 5-0 saw me, that cop would be able to take the rest of the shift off from the revenue that would generate.
Whenever I trespass on construction sites, I do so knowing that if I look and act like I'm supposed to be there, nobody will question it.
Quote from: mgk920 on July 14, 2012, 01:39:00 PM
They worked fast, especially the part around Auburndale - that wasn't even under construction yet the last time I was out there. (Dry weather will do that! :nod: )
As does flat terrain.
Quote from: mgk920 on July 14, 2012, 01:39:00 PMAlso, how much will this speed up a trip to the MStP area via US 10 and I-94 from the Appleton-Oshkosh area, especially compared with the routing via WI 29?
I only drove a couple miles around Miladore, but as far as comparing it to 29, I think 29 will still win. There's just too much 2 lane between Marshfield and Osseo with enough towns to slow one down. I know you've speculated at the prospect of this expressway to Marshfield being the impetus for future expansion of US 10 to Osseo, but that area is so low in population and not beneficial enough for MSP - Fox Valley for that to be likely in my mind. Rather I look at the WI 13 corridor between Marshfield and Abbotsford and see that as a better contender for the next major rural upgrade.
So in the future, maybe, one travels from Appleton to MSP via Stevens Point, Marshfield and joins WI 29 somewhere around Abbotsford. I think it would be a cheaper upgrade that would benefit more drivers and still serve as a better route for the Winnebago-bound.
This is getting kind of fictional, but my idea on where to take that US 10 expressway copies an idea I read on some roadgeek thing (don't know if it was fanciful or a real concept). I would bypass Marshfield, follow WI 13 to Spencer, then go new-terrain on a parallel course to the old "Soo Line" (CN now, as I'm sure you know) to Owen. That connects Marshfield to points west cheaper than upgrading US 10 and also provides the perfect angling highway between those "Winnebago Pool" towns like yours and MSP.
Quote from: triplemultiplex on July 17, 2012, 04:13:51 PM
I only drove a couple miles around Miladore, but as far as comparing it to 29, I think 29 will still win. There's just too much 2 lane between Marshfield and Osseo with enough towns to slow one down. I know you've speculated at the prospect of this expressway to Marshfield being the impetus for future expansion of US 10 to Osseo, but that area is so low in population and not beneficial enough for MSP - Fox Valley for that to be likely in my mind. Rather I look at the WI 13 corridor between Marshfield and Abbotsford and see that as a better contender for the next major rural upgrade.
So in the future, maybe, one travels from Appleton to MSP via Stevens Point, Marshfield and joins WI 29 somewhere around Abbotsford. I think it would be a cheaper upgrade that would benefit more drivers and still serve as a better route for the Winnebago-bound.
This is getting kind of fictional, but my idea on where to take that US 10 expressway copies an idea I read on some roadgeek thing (don't know if it was fanciful or a real concept). I would bypass Marshfield, follow WI 13 to Spencer, then go new-terrain on a parallel course to the old "Soo Line" (CN now, as I'm sure you know) to Owen. That connects Marshfield to points west cheaper than upgrading US 10 and also provides the perfect angling highway between those "Winnebago Pool" towns like yours and MSP.
I like this idea! Plus it would also provide a direct link between the Fox and Chippewa valleys and the Twin Ports via the US 53 expressway.
Quote from: cabiness42 on July 09, 2012, 01:41:20 PM
Up in Northern Indiana last week and noticed the following:
Got to check out some of the Elkhart CR 17 construction near IN 119 last week. New section from CR 28 to CR 38 (including SR 119 intersection) expected to open this Fall.
SR 19 near Lexington Ave (old US 20) in Elkhart is getting a badly needed reconstruction. Down to one lane each way in this area.
No real evidence yet of construction of the new US 31 near US 6.
Another trip to the northern end of the state. Elkhart CR 17 is not open yet from CR 28 to CR 38, but it looks very close to being ready.
In Mishawaka, new SR 331 (Elm Rd/Capital Ave) now open from US 20 to 12th Street.
Near LaPaz, construction underway for the new US 31 at US 6.
If you're going to the Downriver area of southeast Michigan, you might be careful on (possibly even avoid) M-85 (Fort Street) because major construction that begun nearly a year ago is still ongoing. Quarry Road near Memorial Park in Wyandotte is currently closed at M-85 and is being detoured. Major backups are occurring at Northline, Eureka, Goddard and Pennsylvania Roads where they cross M-85 due to this, so don't forget to head north to Emmons Boulevard or south to King Road if you're crossing M-85. New traffic lights have already been installed on M-85 throughout the construction area.
I-75 between Sibley and King Roads in Brownstown Township is being reconstructed, including the modification of the Dix-Toledo Highway (Exit 34) interchange into a diamond interchange and the replacement of the two Dix-Toledo overpasses into a single overpass carrying five lanes.
Also in Brownstown Township, U.S. 24 (Telegraph Road) is being reconstructed between West and Vreeland Roads, including the replacement of the Smith Creek bridge and the widening of the Silver Creek bridge.
Quote from: triplemultiplex on June 22, 2012, 03:20:08 PM
Should make a note in here about the severe flooding in and around the twin ports this week. The Duluth area got 10 inches of rain in a day and half.
The Knife River wiped out MN 61 north of Duluth.
Huge stretches of MN 73 are underwater in and around Moose Lake.
The St. Louis River did a number on MN 210:
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Across the border, WI 13 is closed east of US 53 and then way down in Glidden, the Chippewa River is doing it's usual flooding of WI 13 through town. I know the spot; just north of the gas station where the river swings close to the highway and there's a snowmobile trail bridge over the river. It's a routine closure whenever there's high water up north.
US 2 between I-35 and Boundary Ave in Proctor was also damaged and is still closed as of now. MNDot says it should finally reopen on the 18th.
BREAKING NEWS:
MDOT will replace freeway lights and BGSes on I-94 between French Road on Detroit's east side and M-102 (Vernier Road) in Harper Woods starting immediately. The new freeway lights will be placed on the side of the freeway rather than in the median. Lane closures will occur at all times on weekends and only during off-peak hours on weekdays. This is expected to last into May 2013.
More info can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151--287552--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151--287552--,00.html).
The westbound lanes of I-90 in Illinois between Randall Road (Elgin area) and at least Belvidere Road (nearing Rockford) have been shifted onto the shoulder and experience a major slowdown at nearly every overpass as of last week.
Quote from: mgk920 on July 14, 2012, 01:39:00 PM
When it opens in about a month, a lot of changes will happen.
First of all, Marshfield will no longer be the largest city in this state not connected to a four lane highway.
They worked fast, especially the part around Auburndale - that wasn't even under construction yet the last time I was out there. (Dry weather will do that! :nod: )
I'll have to check it out.
Mike
Even Google maps jumped the gun and mark that gap of US-10 open with the freeway/expressway ended at WI-13 at a roundabout http://goo.gl/maps/bGHpZ
Another round of nighttime lane closures are underway at the MLK bridge at I-80/94. This time, it seems to be for removal of construction material and guardrail construction at the ends of the bridge. The bridge is expected to be reopened by month's end at the latest.
Work on U.S. 12/20 is moving along nicely. Work is scheduled to be finished in time for the holiday rush. In the meantime, drivers looking to enter U.S. 12/20 east from the Indiana Toll Road should use Broadway for more direct access, or use I-65 and 15th Avenue as a turnaround detour, since the ramp is still closed for a few more days.
The Vale Park Rd. Interchange project at Indiana 49 in Valparaiso is making progress as well. Deck pouring of the Vale Park overpass is set to begin in a few days, and asphalt paving of the new ramps is nearly complete. The work for this project is also scheduled for completion before Thanksgiving.
It was announced in my local paper (and probably elsewhere) that the grade-separation project to put IL-38/Roosevelt Rd and Kautz Rd in West Chicago, IL over the railroad tracks will start in November '12, to be completed in October '13. http://goo.gl/maps/dLb7Q
The intersection will be elevated over the tracks, similar to how the intersection at Keslinger Rd and Peck Rd near Geneva, IL was done (except that Roosevelt/Kautz is a 'T'.) http://goo.gl/maps/zQHAP
About time, too. EVERY time I come south on Kautz to IL-38, there's a train at the crossing. Usually a really long train. There's an intermodal facility right nearby for new vehicle deliveries (at least, that's what I think it is.)
I'd thought I bump this thread, since construction season is in full swing again. The main reason is for what's in the news this week.
I-65 is set for reconstruction starting next month. The stretch between Indiana 2 and U.S. 231 is set to be retooled, with the possibility of a third lane added in each direction when all is said and done. This is the same stretch where the planned Illiana Expressway interchange is set for placement later this decade. This project may also set the pace for placing a third lane between U.S. 30 and U.S. 231. There is enough space to delegate a third lane in its current form, with the exception of the bridges over 109th Avenue and U.S. 231. The outer shoulders could be tweaked on the 109th Avenue bridge, but one U.S. 231 bridge barely supported four lanes of traffic during the 2003 rebuild. More will be made known when the project progresses. Here (http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/i--makeover-to-start-next-month/article_d076b3cf-28d2-5663-9c33-abbca0cc1ce9.html) is the source.
Also of mention, I-94 is set to have bridge deck work done between the Indiana Toll Road and Indiana 49. Both projects are slated for November completion.
Construction began this week on Route 59 in Naperville at the BNSF bridge. Not sure exactly what they are doing but southbound 59 is a nightmare already. Backup starts around Bruce Rd and sometimes all the way back to 88. This may be prep work for a widening of 59???