{"id":41666,"date":"2026-07-02T10:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=41666"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:37:15","slug":"repairs-on-banker-street-overpass-to-resume-on-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/41666-repairs-on-banker-street-overpass-to-resume-on-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairs on Banker Street Overpass to Resume on Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham begins Monday, July 6.<\/p>\n<p>One lane of traffic will be open in each direction during the pavement patching. Arrow boards and barricades will be in place to help direct traffic. Benefits from this project include a smoother driving surface. \u200b The repairs are expected to be completed prior to the end of the month.<\/p>\n<p>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. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.<\/p>\n<p>For IDOT District 7 updates, follow on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/9850d91e-8656-4834-9184-c616ff7249ea\/c4413189\/https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fidotdistrict7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/9850d91e-8656-4834-9184-c616ff7249ea\/c4413189\/https%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252Fidotdistrict7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783087374008000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qwyojR092iBuXQC8o_2jB\">@IDOTDistrict7<\/a>\u00a0or view area construction details on IDOT\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/9850d91e-8656-4834-9184-c616ff7249ea\/02a0be04\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gettingaroundillinois.com%2FTravelerInfo%2Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/9850d91e-8656-4834-9184-c616ff7249ea\/02a0be04\/https%253A%252F%252Fwww.gettingaroundillinois.com%252FTravelerInfo%252Findex.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783087374008000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yP4lco5Ojs_017g-hkBjX\">traveler information map<\/a>\u00a0on GettingAroundIllinois.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham begins Monday, July 6. 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