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Last Updated on March 28 2024 6:22 am

Cancellations 2019

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Thursday, March 28-April 9

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that one northbound and one southbound lane will open in each direction on Henrietta Street as you approach Fayette Avenue beginning Tuesday, April 2. The current closure of Henrietta Street from Fayette Avenue south through Edgar Avenue will also open on April 2.

On March 28, eastbound Fayette Avenue traffic will be moved to the new eastbound driving lane. Westbound traffic will remain on the old westbound lanes. This traffic pattern will remain in effect until after the April 8 eclipse.

On Tuesday, April 9, construction of the center turn lane along Fayette Avenue will begin. During this construction stage, westbound traffic will be down to one lane in the old westbound driving lane. Eastbound traffic will remain on the new eastbound driving lane.

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.

 

March 18-End Of May

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a patching and resurfacing project on Illinois 33 will begin Monday, March 18. The project, just under nine miles,starts at the Salt Creek bridge in Effingham and ends at Pine Street in Dieterich. It is estimated that the work will be completed by the end of May.

Lane closures are expected. Flaggers will be used to direct traffic through the work zones.

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.

 

Monday, Feb. 19-?

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the closure for the reconstruction of Henrietta Street from Fayette Avenue to Edgar Avenue on Monday, Feb. 19.

A marked detour will utilize Outer Belt West and Fayette Avenue. Motorists wanting to access destinations, including Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School located south of the closure can use Raney Street and Grove Avenue. The intersection of Henrietta Street and Fayette Avenue will remain open to traffic, but no traffic will be able to turn south onto Henrietta. East/west traffic on Fayette Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection. Henrietta Street will reopen when this portion of the project is completed, which is scheduled for early April.

Motorists can expect delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. 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.