Springfield, IL – Drivers in the Springfield area should prepare for major ramp and lane closures beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Sixth Street and I-72 interchange, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The work is part of a repair project to replace a steel beam damaged in a recent crash.
During the project, the southbound Sixth Street to eastbound I-72 and eastbound I-72 to northbound Sixth Street ramps will be closed. IDOT also announced a scheduled overnight closure of northbound Sixth Street for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Detours will direct drivers to the I-55/Toronto Road and I-55/Stevenson Drive interchanges.
Additional lane closures on eastbound I-72 and northbound Sixth Street are expected throughout the project. IDOT advises motorists to allow extra travel time and stay alert for workers and signage in the construction zone.
The agency emphasized that this work is critical to ensure long-term safety at the interchange following the beam damage incident. Drivers can find more information and updates through the official project link.
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