Ramp, Bridge Closures Disrupt Multiple Interstate Corridors Midwest, Northeast

Several major highway construction and maintenance projects are underway across the United States, causing lane restrictions and ramp closures. In Andrew County, Missouri, work on extending the southbound US Route 71 ramp to southbound Interstate 29 will close the ramp with a detour in place, expected to finish by October 2025. Ohio's Department of Transportation is conducting bridge inspections on the I-75/DiSalle Bridge resulting in various ramp closures and lane restrictions during the week. Illinois is patching ramps at the I-57/I-72 interchange starting July 28, with lane closures on I-57 mainline lanes for approximately two weeks, urging drivers to allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. Massachusetts DOT will conduct overnight ramp closures and detours at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Westborough and Hopkinton from July 27 to August 1, affecting eastbound and westbound ramps with detailed detour routes provided. These projects emphasize the importance of driver caution, adherence to posted signs, and consideration of alternate routes to minimize disruption and enhance safety.