Construction at Route 53 and Route 7 in Will County slated to start in September

Will County — Intersection improvements at Routes 53 and 7 in Will County are slated to begin Monday, Sept. 16, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The $2.7 million project – where Lockport, Crest Hill and Romeoville meet – includes modifying the existing intersection of Route 53 (Independence Boulevard) and Route 7 (Renwick Road) to include an additional dedicated left turn lane on southbound Route 53, installing new modernized traffic signals and new guardrails, and improving drainage, according to a news release from IDOT.

The work is expected to last more than a year and is scheduled to be completed in late 2025.

At least one lane in each direction will remain open on both Routes 53 and 7 throughout the construction process, according to IDOT.

The work will begin Sept. 16, weather permitting, and IDOT advises drivers to expect delays through the area. Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes to reach their destinations, or budget extra time to get through the construction zone.

Flaggers and signage will be present to direct traffic in the work zones.

For regular updates on traffic and road conditions from IDOT, drivers can visit gettingaroundillinois.com or follow IDOT on social media.

The project is part of IDOT’s $33.2 billion Rebuild Illinois plans, which include improvements to more than 3,200 miles of highway and 9 million square feet of bridge over the next six years.