Bridge repairs on Illinois 104 over Lake Sangchris in Christian County underway

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a patching project on four bridge decks on Illinois 104 over Lake Sangchris, between Kincaid and the Sangamon County line is underway. ​ ​

Lane closures will be necessary for the completion of this project. Traffic signals, drums and flaggers will assist with traffic control. Benefits from this project include increasing the lifespan of the bridges and a smoother driving surface. The project is expected to be completed in late August. ​

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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