Bridge to be replaced over East Branch Green Creek on Interstate 57 north of Effingham

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $7.2 million bridge replacement project that will replace the northbound bridge over East Branch Green Creek on Interstate 57. This project is located north of the northbound Green Creek Rest Area, about 3 miles north of the Interstate 70/57 interchange. Lane closures beginning Monday, March 16, will be needed to construct crossovers in the median for the project. ​ Reconstruction of the northbound bridge is scheduled to be completed in November. ​

During the construction of the crossovers, one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction on I-57 with barrels, message boards and arrow boards directing traffic. The construction of crossovers is expected to be completed by mid-April.

Motorists are encouraged to follow the traffic control devices and should allow for extra travel time. 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 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 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 Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.

For IDOT District 7 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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