St. Clair County, IL – Drivers heading eastbound on I-55/64 through St. Clair County should expect lane closures Thursday, October 23, as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) conducts inspections and repairs near key bridge connections.
According to IDOT, crews will close lanes on the mainline eastbound I-55/64 between the Poplar Street Bridge and Barack Obama Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. The work is part of ongoing maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the heavily traveled route.
While the mainline lanes will be restricted, IDOT noted that collector distributor lanes providing access to exit ramps will remain open, allowing local traffic to continue using the corridor with limited disruption.
Motorists are advised to plan extra travel time or use alternate routes during the maintenance window. Delays are likely, especially during morning and midday travel hours.
Drivers are urged to stay alert, reduce speed near work zones, and follow posted detour signs.
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