Joliet intersection will close for improvements at Love’s Travel Stop

The intersection of Briggs Street and New Lenox Road will close for a week starting Tuesday for improvements being made by Love’s Travel Stops, the city of Joliet announced.The intersection is expected to reopen on Nov. 17, the city said in a news release.The work is being done outside the Love’s Travel Stop that opened in May at the Interstate 80 interchange with Briggs Street.“The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to safely complete intersection improvements associated with ongoing development in the area,” the release stated. “During construction, all traffic will be prohibited from traveling through the intersection.”Signs will be posted to provide a detour route, according to the release.“Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use caution in the area, and follow all posted traffic control devices and detour signage,” the release stated.