Kennedy Expressway reversible lanes to open next week; overnight closures in place: IDOT

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Kennedy Expressway reversible lanes are expected to reopen next week.

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Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that crews will begin to clean up construction equipment to open the lanes.

Last month, IDOT said the express lanes and reversibles would reopen the week of January 13.

A spokesperson said the opening was delayed due to several reasons including software issues.

The Kennedy Expressway reversible lanes were closed in March for construction.

The express lanes have been closed from the Edens Junction to Ohio Street. This is phase two of the $150 million three-year project.

However, in the coming months efforts will shift to the outbound Kennedy through Hubbard's Cave.

To safely remove the barricades and apply new pavement markings, three overnight lane closures will take place:

Thursday, Jan. 9

From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the two left lanes on the inbound Kennedy will be closed from Lawrence Avenue to the Edens junction.

Also, the two left lanes on the inbound Edens will be closed from Foster Avenue to the junction.

Friday, Jan. 10

From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the two left lanes on the outbound Kennedy will be closed between Randolph and Ohio streets.

At the same time, the Ontario Street feeder ramp will be closed between Orleans Street and the Kennedy.

Saturday, Jan. 11

From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the two left lanes on the inbound Kennedy will be closed between Kimball and Sacramento avenues.

At the same time, the two left lanes on the outbound Kennedy will be closed between Diversey and Fullerton avenues.

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