I-72 Bridge replacement begins March 31

White Heath – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to replace the structure carrying Old 47 over Interstate 72 near White Heath in Piatt County begins March 31.

This work will require full closure of Old 47 over Interstate 72 and reduce I – 72 to one lane in each direction through November 2025. Intermittent full nighttime closures of I – 72 also will be necessary.

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 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements. For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 5 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict5 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.