I-88 Roadway, Bridge and Ramp Repairs
Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)
Roadway, Bridge and Ramp Repairs
Project Overview
In 2026, Illinois Tollway work on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) will include completion of the reconstruction of the York Road Bridge over the ramps connecting eastbound I-88 to southbound I-294 and northbound I-294 to westbound I-88 in Oak Brook, as well as repairs to local crossroad and mainline bridges in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Kane, and DuPage Counties.
Additional work includes CCTV camera installation, sign installation, roadway lighting repairs and pavement marking along the corridor, as well pavement repairs, as needed.
Construction Update (3/24/26)
York Road
On the York Road Bridge over the I-88 ramps in Oak Brook, traffic is shifted onto the newly reconstructed northbound side of the bridge and is reduced to one lane in each direction.
Additionally, the York Road multi-use path over the I-88 ramps is closed to accommodate construction activity. A detour will be posted routing pedestrian and bike traffic to Harger Road, Spring Road and 22nd Street.
Traffic on the York Road Bridge and on the York Road multi-use path is scheduled to remain in this configuration through summer 2026.
I-294/I-88/I-290
At I-294, work on the Central Tri-State Project is impact traffic on I-88 at the I-294 and I-290 Interchange. Please see the I-290/I-88 Interchange Project at I-294 page for more details.
Customer Impacts
Whenever possible, the Tollway uses traffic shifts and shoulders to keep as many lanes open during peak hours as were available before construction.
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to scheduled lane closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits.
Local crossroad bridge closures with detours will be needed on: Nelson Road, Bollman Road, Harmon Road, Atkinson Road, Hoyle Road, Pump Factory Road, Red Brick Road, Robbins Road, Rocky Ford Road, Franklin Road, Whitney Road, Ashton Road, Meridian Road and Thorpe Road over I-88 to complete the work. A detour will also be needed on the Illinois Route 26 ramps.
Purpose
These repairs are necessary to extend the life of the roadway and bridges and provide safe and convenient travel for Tollway customers. This work is part of the Tollway’s 16-year, $15 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future and the seven-year, $2 billion Bridging the Future capital plan.
Construction is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Whiteside County, Lee County, Ogle County, Kane County, South Dixon Township, Ashton Township, Reynolds Township, Franklin Grove Township, Nachusa Township, the Village of Franklin Grove, the Village of Ashton, the City of Dixon, the Village of Oak Brook, the City of Rochelle, the City of Naperville, Nelson Township, the Union Pacific Railroad, Burlington Junction Railway, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, as well as local fire and police departments.
Sustainability
The Tollway is committed to building green and minimizing the environmental impact of construction by reducing, recycling and reusing materials. In addition to reducing the cost of this work, reuse of these materials reduces the need for virgin asphalt materials and reduces energy consumption, greenhouse gases and the volume of material that would otherwise be sent to landfills.
Work Zone Safety
The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring that the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) remain safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of the agency’s overall commitment to roadway safety.
Work zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present.
Visit the Tollway's Roadway Safety page.