Systemwide Toll Plaza Repairs
Systemwide
Toll Plaza Repairs
The Illinois Tollway is delivering improvements at toll plazas systemwide to support a barrier-free Tollway system, improve traffic operations, address aging infrastructure and eliminate roadway obstacles that are no longer necessary with the transition to cashless tolling.
In 2025, work is scheduled to be completed at the 163rd Street Toll Plaza on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and at the East Riverside Toll Plaza on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90). Work is also scheduled to begin at nine mainline and ramp toll plaza locations systemwide.
Construction Update (10/8/25)
I-294
Halsted Street Toll Plaza (2025) – The ramp connecting northbound Halsted Street to southbound I-294 is closed through fall and a detour is posted.
O’Hare North Toll Plaza (2025-2026) – Traffic shifts are in place to relocate the toll plaza. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained, and no shoulders will be available in the area as construction continues throughout 2025.
'Hare South Toll Plaza (2025) - As part of a future Illinois Department of Transportation project to improve I-190 operations and roadway access for O’Hare International Airport, IDOT is relocating this plaza. Traffic is shifted at the plaza with two lanes maintained, and reduced shoulders available throughout construction. In addition,the ramps connecting southbound I-294 and eastbound I-90 to westbound I-190 are scheduled to close overnight between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. and detours will be posted throughout the project, as needed.
Golf Road Toll Plaza (2025) – The ramp connecting eastbound Golf Road to northbound I-294 is closed and is scheduled to remain so through fall. A detour is posted.
I-90
River Road Toll Plaza (2025-2026) - One I-PASS lane is closed, leaving two remaining I-PASS lanes open. Additional traffic shifts are scheduled, but access will remain throughout the project.
Arlington Heights Road Toll Plaza (2025-2026) - Work is under way at the toll plazas on the ramps connecting Arlington Heights Road to westbound I-90 and eastbound I-90 to Arlington Heights Road. The ramp connecting northbound Arlington Heights Road to westbound I-90 is closed and scheduled to remain so through mid-October. A detour is posted. Traffic shifts and additional ramp closures and detours will be scheduled as needed to complete the work.
Illinois Route 53 Toll Plaza (2025-2026) - Work is underway at the plaza on the ramp connecting eastbound I-90 to southbound Illinois Route 53. Lane closures will be scheduled as needed to compete the work.
Illinios Route 23 (2025) - Work is underway at the plaza on the ramp connecting eastbound I-90 to southbound Illinois Route 53. Lane closures will be scheduled as needed to compete the work.
East Riverside Boulevard Toll Plaza (2023-2026) - Traffic on the ramp connecting East Riverside Boulevard to eastbound I-90 is shifted. Traffic is scheduled to remain in this configuration through the end of the year.
I-88
Winfield Road Toll Plaza (2025-2026) - Work is under way at the toll plazas on the ramps connecting Winfield Road to westbound I-88 and eastbound I-88 to Winfield Road. Lane closures and detours will be scheduled as needed to compete the work.
Customer Impacts
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to scheduled closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits.
Short and long-term ramp closures will be necessary to complete toll plaza improvements. In addition, shoulder closures and traffic shifts will be used to provide room for a work zone and safely accommodate traffic.
Work Zone Safety
The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring that all Tollways and local roads 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.