Newburg Road to Rockton Road - Reconstruct and Widen
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The Illinois Tollway has completed the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Reconstruct & Widen Project from Newburg Road to Rockton Road, just south of the Wisconsin border. This project is part of the Tollway's Congestion-Relief Program – Open Roads for a Faster Future.
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Update – Reconstruct & Widen from Newburg Road to Rockton Road
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Traffic in both directions from Newburg Road to Rockton Road is now driving on three lanes of new pavement.
Bridge Construction
Crossroad Bridges
The following crossroad bridges over I-90 between the South Beloit Toll Plaza and Newburg Road were reconstructed and lengthened: Swanson Road Bridge, Elevator Road Bridge, Belvidere Road Bridge, Newburg Road Bridge, Harlem Road Bridge, Spring Creek Road Bridge, Rote Road Bridge, and Rock Cut State Park Bridge.
I-90 Mainline Bridges
The eastbound and westbound I-90 mainline bridges over East State Street in Rockford were reconstructed and widened as part of the mainline project.
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Minimizing Impact to Reduce Delays
Traffic was shifted to one side of the road during construction in order to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction while providing a work zone. Daytime lane closures were avoided whenever possible with most lane closures restricted to overnight hours and occasional daytime closures during off-peak periods. All existing entrance and exit ramps remained open.
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Work Zone Safety
The 45 mph construction zone speed limit is 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.
See the Tollway’s Work Zone Safety page for more information.
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Schedule
- 2007 – Advance work from Newburg Road to Rockton Road completed.
- 2008 – Reconstruct and Widen work completed in the eastbound lanes from the South Beloit Toll Plaza to State Street / Bus. U.S. 20 and in each direction between the plaza and Rockton Road .
- Fall 2009 – Construction completed in westbound lanes from Newburg Road to the South Beloit Toll Plaza. Project completed with three lanes open in each direction between Newburg Road and Rockton Road.
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Purpose – Pertinent Details on Why and How
Reconstructing and widening this section of road to three lanes provides congestion relief and reduction in travel times. Drivers will now enjoy shorter commute times with three lanes of traffic in each direction from Newburg Road to Rockton Road.
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