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Thursday, July 25- Tuesday, July 30.

The City of Effingham will be oiling alleys within the next five business days. Please remove vehicles from roadway between the hours of 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 18

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a pavement/preservation project will begin Thursday, July 18, on Illinois 128 from Illinois 33 in BeecherCity to the Shelby County line. The project is expected to take about a week to complete.

This 2.5-mile project will help preserve and maintain the existing pavement. One lane will be closed at times to complete the various operations. Flaggers will be used to direct motorists through the work zones. Further improvements on Illinois 128, including resurfacing in ShelbyCounty to Illinois 16, are scheduled in 2025. Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time through the work zone. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 7 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Monday, July 15-Early  August

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the partial closure of the Fayette Avenue/Maple Street intersection beginning Monday, July 15. This closure is part of the Fayette Avenue reconstruction project.Only right turns will be allowed at this intersection. Traffic traveling on Fayette Avenue can continue through the intersection. This partial closure will allow for the construction of turnlanes on Fayette Avenue through the intersection. Message boards will be used to direct traffic. Work should be completed in early August. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits,refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 7 updates, follow on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Monday, July 8 - Early September

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road work began Monday, July 8 on Illinois 32/33 north of Effingham from Ford Avenue to Illinois 32 north.

This three-mile project includes patching and resurfacing. Lane closures using traffic control signs, arrow boards and barricades can be expected. This project is part of IDOT’s Transportation Asset Management Plan, which helps extend the lifespan of the existing driving surface to delay more costly pavement rehabilitation. The project should be completed by early September.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 7 updates, follow them on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area constructiondetails on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.