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Traffic around Atlanta, especially near Georgia Tech, will be heavily impacted this weekend due to lane closures on the I-75/I-85 Connector for resurfacing, coinciding with the Georgia Tech-Clemson football game. Fans are advised to leave early, consider alternative routes, or use MARTA and rideshare options to reach the game efficiently.
A massive water main break in Des Moines caused traffic delays and lane closures near Southeast First Street and Indianola Avenue, with the intersection completely closed while crews worked on a fix. Des Moines Water Works CEO Ted Corrigan explained that the break occurred during a connection tap for a business under construction, causing the existing water main to split.
All westbound lanes of the US-50 Bay Bridge are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, leading to major delays, as reported by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The extent of injuries and damages is currently unknown, and the situation is still developing.
Phase 1 of the $150 million Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation project in Chicago has concluded, bringing temporary relief to motorists. Phase 2, set to begin in spring 2024, will focus on the closure and rehabilitation of the reversible express lanes, installation of LED lights in the "Hubbard's Cave" tunnel, and painting and pavement patching along the expressway. Phase 3, starting in spring 2025, will involve finishing touches on the outbound side, including lane closures, installation of LED lights, painting, and signage in "Hubbard's Cave." The entire project is expected to be completed by late fall 2025.
Two lanes of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco will be closed during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, causing potential traffic chaos. The closures will allow unfettered access for California Highway Patrol vehicles for APEC security. Other parts of Bay Area highways will also be affected, and signage will be posted to warn of on-ramp closures. Caltrans encourages people to take public transit to San Francisco during the summit. Additionally, parts of San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood will be closed to private car traffic, drawing criticism from some residents.
Daily lane closures will occur on a section of I-75 in Oakland County as crews install lane markings and signs for high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. The 14-mile-long HOV lanes are expected to open by the end of October and will operate during peak travel times, requiring vehicles to have at least two occupants. Motorcycles, transit buses, first responders, and emergency vehicles can use the lanes even with only one occupant.
A semi-truck fire on I-44 in Greene County, Missouri has caused the closure of all westbound lanes near mile marker 65, resulting in traffic backups of about three miles. It is estimated that it will take approximately two hours to clear the scene. The driver of the truck is reported to be uninjured.
Multiple lanes on I-75 in Knoxville are closed due to a 'serious' crash, according to the Knoxville Police Department. The number of people and vehicles involved is unknown, and law enforcement is currently investigating the incident. All lanes are expected to reopen at 10 a.m., and the public is advised to take a detour while the investigation continues.
A crash on I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina has resulted in one fatality and the closure of two right lanes near Exit 20. Motorists are advised to detour onto Exit 21 and follow E Ozark Avenue to re-access I-85 south.
Temporary lane closures are expected on I-95 southbound in Philadelphia's Pennsport neighborhood as crews work to replace a cover plate that slipped out of place on the elevated highway, causing debris to fall to the ground. The repairs will take place on Thursday and Friday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., approximately one mile north of the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 Interchange at Tasker Street. Drivers should anticipate backups and delays and allow extra time when traveling through the work areas.
Michigan is set to begin at least 10 road projects this week, adding to the already extensive construction season. The projects include lane closures and traffic shifts on major highways such as I-75 and Telegraph Road, as well as maintenance work on various other roads across the state. Drivers are advised to follow posted signage and expect delays.
Two people have died in a fatal crash on northbound I-75 near the Montgomery-Miami County Line in Ohio. The crash occurred after the wheels of a commercial vehicle fell off and hit a van, causing it to crash. The right lane is currently closed, and the entire northbound side is expected to be shut soon.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a supplemental lane closure will be added to the Kennedy Expressway's $150m overhaul, causing major traffic delays for Chicago drivers. The inbound reversible express lanes exit at Diversey Avenue will be closed for approximately eight weeks to accommodate bridge work at Diversey Avenue. The entire project will take over approximately seven miles of the Kennedy Expressway, from the Edens Expressway Junction to the Ohio Street exit, and is expected to be completed in late fall 2025.
The Diversey exit from the express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway will be closed for about eight weeks as part of the ongoing construction project. Drivers in those lanes will not be able to exit until Ohio Street. The closure is expected to cause traffic and drivers should expect lane shifts and overnight lane closures, along with various ramp closures. The entire project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.