Terry D'Arcy Mayor | City of Joliet
Terry D'Arcy Mayor | City of Joliet
The City of Joliet is set to commence work on a critical infrastructure project along Broadway Street, stretching from Theodore Street to Ruby Street. The construction will begin on Monday, April 14, 2025, with the objective of replacing the water main along this route.
During the project, traffic on Broadway Street (IL Route 53) will be restricted to a single lane in each direction between Theodore and Ruby Streets. The city aims to complete the work by November 1, 2025.
Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes to ease congestion and ensure safety during the duration of the construction. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution and reduce speed when navigating through construction zones. Additional information about the project is available on the city's website at www.joliet.gov/construction-zone. Inquiries can be directed to the Public Utilities Department at (815) 724-4220.
Rosemaria DiBenedetto, Media Engagement and Communications Director, can be contacted at 847-269-5556 or via email at rdibenedetto@joliet.gov for any media-related questions.
The City of Joliet, located in Illinois' Will and Kendall counties, is about 30 miles southwest of Chicago and serves as the county seat of Will County. It has a population of 150,362, making it the third-largest city in Illinois, according to the 2020 census. Further city details can be explored at https://www.joliet.gov.
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