Traffic Alert: Wolf Road water repairs rescheduled for Tuesday
February 2, 2026/
MOKENA – Drivers traveling through Mokena should prepare for delays on Wolf Road tomorrow, as village officials have rescheduled planned water system repairs.
The Village of Mokena announced that the infrastructure work, originally slated for Monday, has been moved to Tuesday, Feb. 3. Crews will be performing repairs on the west side of Wolf Road, specifically along the stretch between Platner Drive and the Hickory Creek Bridge.
Work is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day.
During the repair operations, one lane of traffic will be temporarily closed in the area. While traffic flow will be maintained in both directions, officials warn that drivers should expect congestion.
The Village encourages motorists to utilize alternate routes if possible. Those who must travel through the work zone are advised to exercise increased caution to ensure the safety of the construction crews.
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