Madison County: Westbound I-270 lane closures begin Jan. 10

Jan 9, 2025

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require one westbound lane to be closed starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Dawn Johnson

IDOT

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