The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a $94-million pavement improvement project on Interstate 64 from west of Mt. Vernon to the Jefferson-Washington County line which is scheduled to begin Monday evening, weather permitting.
The three-stage project is expected to take three years to complete.
In stage one that will be completed by the fall of this year, motorists can expect lane closures on I-64 from west of Mount Vernon to the Jefferson-Washington County line. At least one lane will remain open in both directions at all times. The work includes pavement patching, shoulder removal and replacement, and construction of crossovers.
In the second year of work from spring to fall of 2024, work will consist of the construction of new concrete pavement with bridge improvements in the westbound lanes. Motorists can expect lane closures and lane shifts.
In the third year from the spring to fall of 2025, work will consist of the construction of new concrete pavement with bridge improvements in the eastbound lanes. Motorists can expect lane closures and lane shifts.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 2,500 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Three of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $8.6 billion of improvements statewide on 4,422 miles of highway, 412 bridges, and 621 additional safety improvements.
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on alert for workers and equipment. Public transportation and traveling during non-peak hours are recommended if possible.
For IDOT District 9 updates, follow IDOT on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict9 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
