U.S. 52/Illinois 26 work in Dixon begins July 20

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction will begin on U.S. 52/Illinois 26 (North Galena Avenue) in Dixon on Monday, July 20. The 1-mile work zone is located between Lowell Park Road and Fellows Street.

Work will include pavement patching and other road repairs. One lane in each direction will be open during the project, which is expected to be completed in mid-August.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. 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.

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