COLUMBIA, IL – Drivers using Interstate 255 through St. Clair and Monroe counties should prepare for intermittent lane closures beginning Friday, Oct. 31, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The daytime closures will occur between Illinois 3 in Dupo and Illinois 3 in Columbia, depending on weather conditions.
According to IDOT, the temporary closures are necessary to evaluate pavement conditions along the corridor. The agency urges motorists to reduce speed, watch for workers and equipment, and obey posted signage while traveling through the affected stretch.
The closures will be in effect during daylight hours only, with all lanes reopening by evening each day. IDOT has not provided a specific completion date but indicated the work is expected to continue into early November, weather permitting.
Drivers are reminded to avoid distractions, such as using mobile devices, while traveling through active construction zones. Traffic delays may occur during high-volume periods, particularly during morning and afternoon commutes.
For ongoing updates, motorists can follow @IDOTDistrict8 on social media or check the traveler information map at GettingAroundIllinois.com for real-time conditions and project details.
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