IDOT to open lanes where possible for Thanksgiving holiday
(KBSI) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is opening lanes were possible that have been closed for construction for the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize travel disruption.
Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, to 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27.
The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas.
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 stay alert for workers and equipment.
Buckle up and drive sober.
Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. To avoid the work zones, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Alexander County
- U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River at Cairo; closed.
Franklin County
- Illinois 34 just west of Thompsonville; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
- Illinois 34 just east of Hanaford; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Jackson County
- Illinois over the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro; lane reductions continue.
Jefferson County
- I-57 at Dix; lane reductions continue.
- Northbound I-57 ramp at Dix (exit 103); closed.
Massac County
- I-24 over Bear Creek at milepost 28; lane reductions continue.
Pope County
- Illinois 145 over Bay Creek just south of Illinois 146; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Saline County
- U.S. 45 near Texas City; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
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