State Street Resurfacing Begins April 20 in Steger
Summary
IL DOT announced that patching and resurfacing of State Street from Steger Road to Sauk Trail in Steger and South Chicago Heights will begin Monday, April 20, weather permitting. The project requires intermittent daytime lane closures and is expected to complete in early June. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.
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IL DOT announced a resurfacing project on State Street from Steger Road to Sauk Trail in Steger and South Chicago Heights. The project involves patching and resurfacing work requiring intermittent daytime lane closures beginning April 20, with expected completion in early June.\n\nDrivers and transportation companies operating in the area should anticipate delays and allow extra travel time. The public is advised to follow flaggers, obey posted speed limits, and watch for workers and equipment in the work zone.
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State Street resurfacing begins April 20
April 17, 2026
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that patching and resurfacing of State Street from Steger Road to Sauk Trail in Steger and South Chicago Heights will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, April 20.
The project is expected to be completed in early June. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.
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.
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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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