Overview

• Express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway will reopen starting Saturday, May 31, weather permitting, restoring direct access from downtown to Interstate 90 and O’Hare.
• The May 31 reopening occurs a month ahead of IDOT’s original schedule, reflecting accelerated progress on the rehabilitation.
• Reversible lanes have been set permanently outbound during the project’s third and final year, with mid-gate entrances and exits remaining closed.
• Additional ramp closures of varying durations are planned over the summer as the $150 million overhaul stays on pace for completion by Thanksgiving 2025.
• The rehabilitation project includes extensive upgrades to bridges, lighting and traffic control systems between the Edens junction and Ohio Street.