IDOT suspends non-emergency roadwork to improve traffic flow during
holiday weekend
Agency
details lane closures to aid motorists'
travel plans
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[May 25, 2013]
SPRINGFIELD -- With thousands of
motorists expected to travel on state roadways over the Memorial Day
weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that
roadwork is being suspended where possible this weekend to reduce
congestion and improve traffic flow. To aid motorists' travel plans
and boost safety, IDOT is also providing notice of lane closures
that are 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 this weekend," said Illinois
Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. "We want to ensure the safety of the
motoring public and help them get to their destinations by suspending all
non-emergency roadwork where possible to reduce potential roadway congestion,
improve safety and traffic flow."
IDOT planned to suspend all non-emergency roadwork for the holiday weekend,
starting at 3 p.m. Friday, 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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permanent lane closures remain in place.
[Text from
Illinois Department of
Transportation file received from the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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