IDOT suspends non-emergency roadwork to improve traffic flow during
holiday weekend
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[May 26, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD
-- With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state
roadways over Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of
Transportation announced that roadwork will be suspended where
possible this weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.
To aid motorists' travel plans and boost safety, IDOT also provided
advance notice of lane closures that will be in place for the
holiday weekend.
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"Memorial Day weekend historically marks the unofficial start of
summer, with thousands of motorists expected to hit the road,
joining family and friends in commemorative festivities," said
Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. "To reduce
potential roadway congestion, improve safety and traffic flow, IDOT
is suspending all non-emergency roadwork where possible and also
providing a list of lane closures in advance to help motorists plan
their trips." Starting at 3 p.m. Friday, IDOT will suspend all
non-emergency roadwork for the holiday weekend and open up all lanes
where possible through midnight Monday. Some construction zones will
have lane closures in effect, depending on the projects.
IDOT is urging motorists to slow down, obey posted speed limits
and drive with caution through work zones. Holiday travelers are
reminded that work zone speed limits are still in effect wherever
they are posted, even where no construction workers are present.
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For Logan County, IDOT lists bridge
reconstruction on Interstate 55 over the Illinois Central Railroad
and Kickapoo Creek overflow north of Illinois Route 10. One lane is
open northbound and southbound from mile marker 128 to 131.
For IDOT's complete listing of locations where permanent
lane closures remain in place, click here.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Transportation file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |