Williamson County, IL – Drivers in southern Illinois should prepare for delays tonight as emergency pavement repairs prompt lane closures along southbound Interstate 57 between exit 40 and exit 45. The work begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and will affect motorists traveling through Williamson and Johnson counties, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
A posted detour will direct southbound traffic from I-57 onto eastbound I-24 to exit 16, just south of Marion. Northbound I-57 will remain open throughout the repair period, officials said.
The closures are expected to last only a few hours, with lanes scheduled to reopen by 12 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and use caution in the work zone.
IDOT noted that the emergency repairs are being completed to address immediate pavement concerns and ensure safe travel conditions along this major southern Illinois corridor.
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