I-74 lane closures begin May 19 for pavement repairs

I-55 northbound to I-74 westbound ramps closing for three weeks

NORMAL – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a pavement preservation project on Interstate 74 from Interstate 55 in Normal to the Carlock interchange begins May 19, weather permitting. The project will require a lane closure in both directions of I-74 through November.

The closures are necessary for pavement rehabilitation, drainage and safety improvements along approximately 7 miles of I-74. Additionally, intermittent full closures of the I-74 ramps to I-55 will be necessary for three weeks at a time. Posted detours will include I-55 northbound to U.S. Business 51 north of Normal to I-55 southbound and I-74 westbound.

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 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.

 

Kimberly Hoskins

Communications Outreach Liaison – Region 3 (District 4, District 5), Illinois Department of Transportation

 

 

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