Hoots Road bridge over Interstate 72 in Scott County to close for repairs on June 1

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that reconstruction of the Hoots Road bridge over Interstate 72 between the Old 36/I-72 interchange and the Illinois 100/I-72 interchange in Scott County begins Monday, June 1. ​ ​

This project will require the closure of the bridge for the duration of the project. Additionally, lane closures on I-72 under the bridge will be required. Benefits from this project include increasing the lifespan of the bridge and a smoother driving surface. The project is expected to be completed at the end of August. ​

Motorists will need to use alternate routes. 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 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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