Central Illinois lanes remaining closed for Memorial Day:
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that some lanes across the state will reopen ahead of Memorial Day travel, but there are still dozens closed due to construction. This includes several lanes in Central Illinois.
IDOT said that where possible, some lanes previously closed for construction will reopen to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. on May 23 to 11:59 p.m. on May 26.
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While some lane closures will be suspended, there are several lanes remaining closed during the holiday weekend and the public should continue to expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas.
The following lanes will remain closed this upcoming weekend across Central Illinois:
District 3
Iroquois County
I-57 over County Highway 9 near Buckley; lane reductions continue.
Livingston County
I-55 between Dwight and Odell; uneven lanes.
Illinois 116 east of Flanagan; lane reductions continue.
I-55 at the Illinois 116 interchange at Pontiac; lane reductions continue.
District 5
Champaign County
Northbound I-57 ramp to eastbound I-74 in Champaign; closed, detour posted.
I-72 from the I-57 interchange in Champaign to 4 miles west; lane reductions continue.
Douglas County
I-57 between mileposts 202 and 212; lane reductions continue.
McLean County
U.S. 24 2 miles east of Chenoa; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Illinois 9 east of I-55/74 in Bloomington; lane reductions continue.
Westbound I-74 ramp at I-55 (exit 163); closed.
Market Street (U.S. 150/Illinois 9) between Hinshaw Avenue and Truckers Lane in Bloomington; lane closures continue.
Vermilion County
I-74 between Danville (exit 214) and the Indiana state line; lane reductions continue.
I-74 between G Street and U.S. 150/Illinois 1 in Tilton; lane reductions continue.
Oakwood Road over Salt Fork Creek south of Oakwood; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
District 6
Christian County
Illinois 29 just southeast of Millersville; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
U.S. 51 at Leafland Street in Assumption; lane reductions continue.
Sangamon County
I-72 at Farmingdale Road just west of Springfield; lane reductions continue.
Old U.S. 36 over the Sangamon River at Riverton; lane reductions continue.
Fifth Street (southbound Business I-55) between South Grand Avenue and Ash Street in Springfield; lane reductions continue.
Dirksen Parkway (Illinois 29) between Northfield Drive and Peoria Road in Springfield; lane reductions continue.
District 7
Cumberland County
I-70 over Cottonwood Creek 6 miles east of the Effingham County line; lane reductions continue.
Illinois 121 over the Embarras River near Greenup; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Effingham County
Henrietta Avenue (U.S. 40) between Jefferson and Fayette avenues in Effingham; lane reductions continue.
Macon County
I-72 over U.S. 51 west of Decatur; lane reductions continue.
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Additionally, drivers are being 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.
Additional information on IDOT projects can be found on their website. Area construction details can also be seen on IDOT's traveler information map.
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