Eastbound I-55/I-64/US 40 lanes to close for bridge repairs

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced upcoming lane closures on eastbound Interstate 55/I-64/U.S. 40 between the Poplar Street Bridge and the McKinley Bridge on ramps in St. Clair County for bridge repairs.

Beginning at midnight Monday, Oct. 5, two eastbound mainline lanes will be closed at this location. The two outer lanes and ramps will remain open during the closure.

All lanes are expected to reopen on or before 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, weather permitting.

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.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

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

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