Pontoon Beach, IL – Drivers in Madison County should plan ahead this weekend as a key stretch of Interstate 270 will be shut down for construction.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), eastbound I-270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will close beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. The closure is necessary for ramp construction and is expected to remain in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, weather permitting.
The work is part of an ongoing interchange project near Pontoon Beach. IDOT officials said the larger project, which also includes the closure of Illinois 111 at I-270, is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. IDOT is urging drivers to slow down, remain alert for changing traffic patterns, and obey posted signs in the work zone. The agency also reminded drivers to avoid mobile device use while traveling through construction areas.
For real-time updates, IDOT advises residents to follow @IDOTDistrict8 on X (formerly Twitter) or check its traveler information map at GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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