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Begins March 15-Early November

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a bridge replacement project over Big Moccasin Creek, about four miles south of Illinois 33 in Beecher City, will begin Wednesday, March 15. During the project, Illinois 128, between Beecher City and west of Altamont, will be closed to traffic.

A detour utilizing Illinois 33 and U.S. 40 through Effingham and Altamont will be posted. Benefits from the project include an improved driving surface and increasing the durability of the bridge deck. The project is expected to be completed in early November.

Only local traffic will be permitted on Illinois 128 between County Road 1550 N and County Road 1425 N. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. 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.

Begins March 6 Through 2023 Construction Season

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the reconstruction of Interstate 70 from just east of the I-57 and I-70 interchange to just east of the Cumberland/Effingham County line, east of Montrose, begins on March 6. This $50 million, 7-mile project is expected to continue through the 2023 construction season.The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the reconstruction of Interstate 70 from just east of the I-57 and I-70 interchange to just east of the Cumberland/Effingham County line, east of Montrose, begins on March 6. This $50 million, 7-mile project is expected to continue through the 2023 construction season.

Initially, lane closures will occur in the westbound lanes during daytime hours for various operations including patching, striping and guardrail updates. Once those improvements are completed, barrier walls will be built with median crossovers, and all eastbound traffic will be diverted to the left westbound lane.

Additionally, the eastbound bridge over the Montrose Blacktop will be replaced. The eastbound Montrose on- and off-ramps will be closed while the crossovers are being utilized, and a marked state route detour will be in place. Construction on the I-70 westbound lanes and the replacement of the westbound bridge over the Montrose Blacktop will occur during the 2024 construction season.

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, reduce and maintain the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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