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Reagan Tollway overnight lane, ramp closings start Monday

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Temporary overnight lane and ramp closings start Monday on the Reagan Memorial Tollway in Aurora so crews can do bridge works, according to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Crews will be installing beams for the Farnsworth Avenue bridge over the eastbound tollway.

All lanes and the southbound ramp are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Tuesday.

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