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Madison County: I-270 Lane Closures Begin Jan. 30, 2026

Motorists should anticipate slowdowns and consider alternate routes while IDOT completes lane closures and repair work.

Dawn Johnson
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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs on eastbound and westbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. One lane will remain open in each direction.

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All lanes are expected to reopen by 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this lane 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 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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