Bridge painting on Old Route 36 over the Sangamon River near Riverton begins April 28

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge painting on Old Route 36 south of Riverton begins Monday, April 28.

Lane closures will be necessary to perform the repairs. Message boards, signs and temporary traffic signals will be used to direct traffic. Benefits from this project include preserving the lifespan of the bridge. The project is expected to be completed in early September. 

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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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