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Lane Closures on Westbound I-64 in St. Clair County Begin April 8

The Illinois Department of Transportation said westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Ninth Street and the westbound I-55 merge for bridge maintenance.

Dawn Johnson
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March 31, 2026 UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, the lane closures on I-64 originally scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

All lanes are expected to reopen by 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Ninth Street and the westbound I-55 merge in St. Clair County for bridge maintenance.

The lane closures will occur at the following times:

  • Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Beginning Friday, April 10, at 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 12, at 9 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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