Intersection improvements, patching and resurfacing project on Illinois 16 in Mattoon begins June 16

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $10.5 million improvement project on Illinois 16 in Mattoon from Swords Drive to Lake Land Boulevard will begin Monday, June 16. The 2.5-mile project consists of patching, resurfacing and intersection improvements, including new signals and sidewalk ramps.

One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. Side streets will be impacted during resurfacing. Message arrow boards and traffic devices will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. ​ Benefits from this project include safety improvements and a smoother driving surface. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. ​

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 may be necessary. 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 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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