UPDATE: Overnight closure of I-57 in Williamson and Franklin counties

​CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced an overnight closure of Interstate 57 in Williamson and Franklin counties as part of an ongoing bridge improvement project.

Beginning, weather permitting, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, I-57 will be closed in both directions between exit 65 (West Frankfort) and exit 59 (Johnston City).

The closure is necessary to safely install structural beams for the bridge carrying Stiritz Road over I-57, located just north of Johnston City.

A marked detour will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. Northbound and southbound traffic will be directed to Illinois 37 between exit 59 and exit 65.

Flaggers, message boards and other traffic control devices will be used to guide motorists through the detour.

All lanes are expected to reopen by 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 14.

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.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 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 Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.

For IDOT District 9 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict9 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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