Work on Illinois 116 in Pontiac underway

OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that construction is underway on Illinois 116 in Pontiac. The work zone will be from Ewing Drive just west of Interstate 55 to the bridge over the Vermilion River and will include the section of Illinois 116 shared with Old Route 66.

Work includes road patching, milling and resurfacing, reconstructing ADA sidewalk ramps and curbs, traffic signal repairs, and drainage repairs. There also will be improvements to the intersection of Illinois 116 and Old Route 66. One lane will be open in each direction during the $7.2 million project, which is anticipated to be complete by November.

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 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 3 updates on X, follow us at @IDOTDistrict3. View area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map at www.GettingAroundIllinois.com.