Nightly ramp closures at I-270/Illinois 111 interchange begin April 21

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that nightly ramp closures at the Interstate 270/Illinois 111 interchange in Madison County will begin, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Monday, April 21.

The closures are necessary for pavement patching. Each ramp will be closed for one night and reopen by 5 a.m. the following morning. All ramps will remain open daily between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. throughout the project.

The anticipated order of ramp closures is:

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these closures. ​ 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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