Drivers in Lockport should expect 9th Street lane closures Friday

Lockport — The City of Lockport warned drivers of impending lane closures for Friday on Illinois Route 7.

The closure is part of the IL-7 Channelization project and will reduce IL Route 7 (9th Street) to one lane from Summit Drive to 7th Street between 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and from 7th Street to Lincoln Street between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Construction crew members will be present to direct motorists through one lane of traffic during the work, but motorists are advised to use caution in the area during construction. Travel delays are also likely.

During construction along IL Route 7, all traffic lanes and business entrances will remain open with temporary detours and closures as needed, the city has said. Drivers should expect delays as construction is projected to continue through the summer of 2025.