Illinois 31 Bridge Repairs Begin April 28, Ringwood
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the Illinois 31 (Richmond Road) bridge over Nippersink Creek in Ringwood will begin April 28, weather permitting. The project includes replacing expansion joints, repairing the bridge deck, and installing a new deck overlay, with completion anticipated in September. Traffic will be reduced to one-way controlled by temporary signals.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation issued a notice announcing bridge repair work on Illinois 31 in Ringwood, McHenry County. The project will involve replacing expansion joints, repairing the bridge deck, and installing a new deck overlay on the bridge over Nippersink Creek between Harts and Solon roads.
Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes during the construction period. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with temporary signal control. The work is part of the Rebuild Illinois program, a $33.2 billion investment in transportation infrastructure across the state.
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Illinois 31 bridge repairs begin April 28
April 17, 2026
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the Illinois 31 (Richmond Road) bridge over Nippersink Creek (between Harts and Solon roads) in Ringwood will begin, weather permitting, Tuesday, April 28.
To complete the work, Illinois 31 over the bridge will be reduced to one-way traffic controlled by a temporary signal.
The project, which consists of replacing expansion joints, repairing the bridge deck and installing a new deck overlay, is anticipated to be completed in September.
The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.
For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.
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Maria Castaneda
IDOT
- maria.c.castaneda@illinois.gov
- (312) 447-1919
Guy Tridgell
IDOT
- guy.tridgell@illinois.gov
- (312) 343-1731
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