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Dixie Highway Viaduct Closed For Construction, Finally
The closure is expected to last through early 2027, Village officials said.
HOMEWOOD, IL — It's actually closed this time. Yes, really.
On Monday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) restarted a major infrastructure improvement project at the Dixie Highway viaduct with construction expected to continue through early 2027. The work was originally scheduled to begin in March 2026 and had been delayed multiple times.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and follow detours to avoid the spot.
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The project includes critical drainage improvements beneath the viaduct to address longstanding flooding issues, along with new pavement and updated traffic patterns from Spruce Road to Park Avenue. This is a comprehensive improvement project, not just storm sewer work.
Although the project was originally scheduled for 2027, IDOT has accelerated the timeline after determining that the drainage issues needed to be addressed sooner to help reduce repeated flooding. Bidding for the project officially began in January 2026.
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