Patching on I-255 between Collinsville Road and the Mississippi River to cause lane restrictions starting Oct. 1

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on I-255 between Collinsville Road and the Mississippi River in St. Clair and Monroe Counties to complete pavement repairs beginning on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Two of three lanes will be restricted in both directions Sunday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. One lane will remain open at all times. Work is expected to be completed by November 22, 2017, weather permitting.

Motorists are urged to use caution, obey all warning signs and allow extra time when travelling through the work zone.

The contractor on this project is Keeley and Sons from East St. Louis, Illinois.

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