Patching around Litchfield to begin Sept. 19

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching around Litchfield will begin Thursday, Sept. 19. This patching project includes Illinois 16 from west of the Interstate 55 interchange to Old U.S. 66, the north- and southbound off-ramps at the I-55 Litchfield interchange, and Old U.S. 66 from Ferdon Street to Illinois 16.

The work on the interstate off-ramps will require full closures. ​ However, only one ramp will be closed at a time, and detours directing traffic to the next interchange and turn around will be in place. The daily closures will likely last two to three days for each ramp. ​

Work on Illinois 16 will require lane and possible intersection closures. Signage and flaggers will assist with traffic control. The project should be completed in late September.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour or find an alternate route. 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 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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