Resurfacing of Mount Auburn Road in Christian County begins April 13

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 6.4-mile resurfacing project on Mount Auburn Road from 2100 N. Road to the city limits of Taylorville begins Monday, April 13. This $2.5 million project is expected to be completed in late August. ​

Additional work includes bridge repairs over Paper Mill Branch. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to guide traffic across the bridge. Lane closures are required, and flaggers, barrels and message boards will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Benefits of this project include adding road durability, providing a smoother driving surface and increasing the lifespan of the bridge over Paper Mill Branch.

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 should be considered. 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 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 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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