Champaign, IL – Lane closures on I-72 at the I-57 interchange in Champaign will begin Tuesday. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that closures will last one week, disrupting eastbound traffic. The work will prepare the road for next spring’s bridge project.
According to IDOT, repairs are necessary to carry traffic safely during the upcoming bridge construction. The closures will include a detour directing drivers to southbound I-57 via Curtis Road interchange.
Motorists should expect delays and plan alternate routes. IDOT advises caution while traveling through the construction zone. The work is part of a long-term infrastructure improvement plan aimed at ensuring the safety of Illinois roads.
The project is scheduled to resume in spring 2024, with further closures expected then. Drivers in the area should stay informed of future updates and detours as construction progresses.
