The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced work is scheduled to start Thursday on improvements to I-64 in Jefferson and Washington Counties.
The project includes pavement reconstruction and bridge repair on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 from US 51 to Interstate 57.
To accommodate the work, beginning on Thursday eastbound I-64 traffic will be reduced to one lane to install a temporary concrete barrier along the centerline.
In about two weeks, the eastbound and westbound traffic will share the eastbound lanes to allow the reconstruction of the westbound lanes. To perform the work, southbound I-57 to the westbound I-64 ramp will be closed.
The project will last throughout the 2024 construction season. The times and locations of further restrictions will be announced as the project continues.
Work began on Wednesday on I-57 improvements that will continue until late in the year. Work includes pavement reconstruction from seven-tenths of a mile north of Illinois Route 161 south to the Jefferson County line. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane. The ramps from northbound I-57 to and from Illinois Route 161 will remain open. The southbound ramps to and from Illinois 161 will be closed.
Drivers are urged to reduce speed, and be alert for changing conditions. obey all construction signage, consider alternate routes, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
