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Traffic Impacts

Ramp closures for the I-57/I-74 interchange project will have a 7-day notice using Changeable Message Boards on the interstate, a press release and a marked detour. Setting beams for the 2 flyover bridges will result in full interstate closures at night only. Scheduled work dates are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Current detours (as of 3/21/24)

  • For motorists traveling south on I-57, wanting to go east on I-74:
    Continue through the interchange southbound on I-57, take the Curtis Road exit (Exit 232). Turn left on the Curtis Road Exit and then re-enter I-57 northbound. Continue northbound until back at the interchange and exit right to take I-74 eastbound.
  • For motorists traveling north on I-57, wanting to go west on I-74:
    Continue through the interchange northbound on I-57 to the Market Street exit (Exit 240). Take the exit to the right and turn left at the top of the ramp. Then, re-enter I-57 southbound. Travel back to the interchange and exit to the right for I-74 westbound.
  • For motorists traveling west on I-74, wanting to go north on I-57:
    Continue traveling west on I-74, take the exit for I-57 southbound (Exit 182). Continue southbound on I-57 to the Curtis Road interchange (Exit 232). Turn left on the Curtis Road exit, and then re-enter I-57 northbound.

See press releases, including closures: 

  • August 16, 2024 - I-74 ramp, lane closures begin April 17
  • August 16, 2023 - Ramp at I-57/74 Interchange to close August 17
  • Oct. 29, 2021 - Ramp from I-74 to I-57 to close Nov. 1 Westbound to northbound as part of interchange reconstruction
  • October 8, 2021 - I-74 ramp to I-57 to close Oct. 11 Eastbound to southbound work to last four months

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