Bridge improvements of Virden Avenue and North 33rd Avenue over Interstate 55 begin April 1
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the replacement of the bridge decks on the overpasses at Virden Avenue and North 33rd Avenue over Interstate 55 in Montgomery County. Closure of the bridges will be necessary while the improvements are being made. Work begins Tuesday, April 1.
In addition to the bridge closures, nighttime lane closures on I-55 will be necessary. Other improvements include new concrete at the bridge approaches and new guardrails. Benefits from this project include providing a smoother driving surface and additional road durability. The improvements are expected to be completed at the end of October.
Motorists wanting to cross the bridge will need to use an alternate route. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 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 Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.
For IDOT District 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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Joe Schatteman
Paul Wappel