127th Street bridge over Cal Sag repairs begin Aug. 21
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a project to repair the bridge carrying 127th Street (Illinois 83) over the Cal Sag Channel, in Crestwood and Alsip, will begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The project is scheduled to be completed in several stages. Starting Wednesday, daytime lane closures will take place on 127th Street approaching the bridge to remove the existing raised medians and establish the work zone. Beginning Friday, Aug. 23, 127th Street between Laramie Avenue and Cal Sag Road (Illinois 83) will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The public also should expect various lane shifts on both sides of 127th Street approaching the bridge.
In early 2025, a full closure with detours is schedule to take place on 127th Street approaching the bridge to complete the work.
The $14.4 million project consists of replacing the bridge deck and concrete approaches, repairing structural steel and replacing steel beams, installing new lighting and painting. The existing multi-use path on the south side of the bridge will be widen and new guardrail will be installed. The project is anticipated to be completed in spring 2026.
The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternative 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 more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 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 Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.
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