East St. Louis, IL – Drivers in the Metro East should prepare for delays on Interstate 55/64 this week as lane closures are scheduled to begin Thursday morning.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 18, lane restrictions will affect westbound I-55/64 from the MLK Bridge ramp to Tudor Avenue, near the mainline collector-distributor split in East St. Louis. The closures are needed for roadway safety equipment repairs.
IDOT stated the work will continue until completed, though no end date was provided. Crews will work to reopen lanes as quickly as possible. Motorists should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes through St. Clair County during the repair period.
The impacted section of I-55/64 is a heavily traveled commuter corridor connecting downtown St. Louis with surrounding Metro East communities. Lane restrictions may result in slowed traffic during both morning and evening rush hours.
IDOT advises drivers to remain alert, reduce speeds, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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