Resurfacing of Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville underway

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing of Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville from Business U.S. 50 to Illinois 33 is underway. The $3.6 million dollar project is estimated to be completed by the end of June.

Additional work includes shoulder maintenance. Lane closures are expected. Signs and flaggers will be used to direct traffic through the work zones.

Motorists can expect delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. 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. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.

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 7 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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