Washington County, IL – Drivers using Interstate 64 in southern Illinois should prepare for temporary delays this week as emergency bridge work prompts lane closures near Middle Creek.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), lane closures on eastbound I-64 will begin Tuesday, Dec. 16, between mile markers 52 and 53, roughly 2.5 miles east of Illinois Route 127. The closure is needed for emergency deck patching on the bridge over Middle Creek.
All lanes are expected to reopen by 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, IDOT confirmed. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, stay alert for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time through the construction zone.
The affected section lies between Nashville and Okawville in Washington County, a key route for commuters and commercial traffic traveling between St. Louis and southern Illinois.
IDOT reminds motorists to use caution in all work zones and to watch for changing traffic patterns throughout the week as crews complete repairs.
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