Construction Closes Lane on Old Orchard Road Through This Afternoon

Motorists traveling on Old Orchard Road should plan for potential delays today as construction work has forced the closure of one southbound lane.

The affected stretch runs between E Austin Street and E Edgemoor Street, where crews are working on a project that has reduced traffic to fewer lanes.

Officials say the lane restriction will remain in place until 5 PM today, after which normal traffic patterns are expected to resume.

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes to avoid the construction zone during the closure period.