Weekend closure of Illinois 145/Illinois 34 begins March 13

CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a culvert replacement in Saline County will require a weekend closure of Illinois 145/Illinois 34 in both directions, approximately 3 miles south of Harrisburg, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, weather permitting.

Illinois 145/Illinois 34 will be closed from Butler Road to Walnut Grove Road.

A posted detour using Illinois 45, Interstate 24 and Illinois 147 will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure. Work is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. Monday, March 16.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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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