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Weekend Lane Closures On I-55/70 Begin July 13

Westbound traffic between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue will be reduced to two lanes for bridge repairs, weather permitting.

Dawn Johnson - Illinois Department of Transportation
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7/13/26 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the lane closures on Interstate 55/70 between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue in St. Clair County have been rescheduled to begin at 9 a.m. TODAY.

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All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14.

MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced weekend lane closures on westbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge repairs.

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Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, July 13, weather permitting, westbound I-55/70 will be reduced to two lanes between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue.

All lanes are expected to reopen by Tuesday, July 14.

Motorists should expect long 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 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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