Overview

• The third and final phase of the Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation project begins May 19 with the closure of four outbound ramps over a two-week period.
• Ramp closures include Ogden Avenue, Division Street, Ohio Street, and Keeler Avenue, with durations ranging from one to two weeks per ramp.
• Reversible express lanes will remain open outbound, but drivers heading to I-90 or O’Hare Airport must stay on the mainline Kennedy until mid-July.
• The $150 million project includes 19 total ramp closures and is expected to continue impacting outbound traffic until late 2025.
• Motorists are advised to follow posted detours and prepare for significant delays, particularly during peak travel times.