The road should be reopened by 9:30 a.m. Monday.
The crash happened Thursday near the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Alexander Circle.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead early Sunday.
A woman died after two vehicles collided on Route 53 and one vehicle left the road and hit a tree.
Route 53 is closed between Taylor and Airport roads due to a crash.
​At approx 4:32 a.m. on January 8th, 2026, The Romeoville Police Department was dispatched to a 3-vehicle crash on I-55 near IL Rte 126.
I-55 north and Frontage Road are both shut down for investigation and cleanup and will remain closed for several hours, police said.
The crash happened mid-day Monday.
As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, northbound Route 53 is closed between Belmont and Arlington.
NICOR and emergency personnel are at the scene, the Village said.
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, drivers were asked to avoid the area.
Police did not provide further information on the crash, stating that it "is still under investigation."
Westbound traffic will still flow on the median; drivers should proceed with caution.
The intersection is closed in all directions as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
A public hearing about the project will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Ovation Center, 349 S. Weber Road.
Throughout construction, at least one lane in both directions will be maintained on Route 53 and on Renwick Road.
Naperville Drive, from Dalhart/Schmidt to Pine Trail, will be reconstructed.
Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane during the work.
The closure is part of the Village of Plainfield's Old Town North Roadway Reconstruction project. ​
The lane closure will be in effect for two days, depending on weather.
A crash Tuesday morning has impacted Route 53 at Taylor Road in Romeoville.
The average price for gas in Will County was about $3.98 per gallon Friday.
The project will begin just east of Weber Road and stretch to just west of the Romeo Plaza Shopping Center.
Crews will replace the current traffic signals at Romeo Road and Sunset Point with temporary ones in preparation for new signals.
Traffic on the roadway will be reduced to one lane in each direction at times during construction, officials said.
Police said the holiday can be one of the most dangerous in the United States due to increased alcohol consumption and drunk driving.
The average price for gas in Will County was about $3.41 per gallon Wednesday.
The lanes that were closed overnight will reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, when a new traffic pattern will be in place.
The intersection is reopened as of Friday afternoon.
​ A portion of the eastern lane of northbound Weber Road for one hour on Tuesday morning.
Construction should be finished in one day on Thursday.
The Village advised avoiding the intersection.
The northbound Joliet Road ramp to I-55 north will be closed for seven days.
BREAKING: The incident, past Taylor Road, occurred at around 6 a.m. Monday morning.
The westbound lane is closed as of Wednesday morning; the center lane will be used for westbound traffic.
As of 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the road was still closed.
Roads will stay open, but lane closures may be required.
The Village advised drivers avoiding the area, and to expect heavy construction traffic during the work.
Airport Road will be resurfaced from Weber Road to Frontage Road, starting next week.
At times, road or lane closures will be necessary and clearly posted with detour signs, according to the Village.
Construction as part of the Rebuild Illinois project is continuing in Will County starting at 9 p.m. Sunday.
To minimize the expected congestion over the weekend, IDOT is halting non-emergency closures, but drivers should still expect some closures.