St. Clair County, IL – Drivers in the Metro East area should plan for significant travel delays this weekend as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins bridge maintenance on Interstate 55/70.
According to IDOT, lane closures will take place on eastbound I-55/70 between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and again during the same hours on Saturday, Nov. 8. The work is part of ongoing bridge maintenance aimed at improving travel safety in the area.
Additionally, the westbound I-64 ramp to eastbound I-55/70 will close beginning 6 a.m. Friday and remain closed through 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10. Motorists should consider alternate routes or expect delays near the affected sections throughout the weekend.
IDOT advises using caution while driving through work zones and following posted speed limits and detour signs. Updates and detour details can be found on the department’s official website.
This work is weather dependent, and schedules may change if conditions require adjustments.
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