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Thursday, May 29, 2025
IDOT: New Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge Opens, Reconnecting Taylorville and Pana

TAYLORVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation and the cities of Pana and Taylorville today announced the completion of a new Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge over Flat Branch, a tributary of…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Pavement Patching on Banker St. Overpass Begins Today in Effingham

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham begins today, Tuesday, May 27. One lane…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
District 7 Construction Alert; Jefferson Ave to Henrietta Street Restricted in Effingham

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that traffic on Henrietta Street between Fayette Avenue and Jefferson Avenue will shift to the newly constructed southbound lanes beginning Wednesday, May 14. This…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Halbrook: IDOT Construction Alert on I-70 In Cumberland County, Begins Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that patching and resurfacing on westbound Interstate 70 from the Effingham/Cumberland County line to about 2 miles east into Cumberland County begins Monday, April…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Mongomery, Macoupin Counties Resurfacing of Interstate 55 Begins on Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 14-mile patching and resurfacing project on Interstate 55 from Litchfield to the Macoupin/Madison County line begins Monday, April 21. Work is expected…


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Shelby County: Pathing, Resurfacing on IL 128 Underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a patching and resurfacing project on Illinois 128 from Illinois 16 to the Fayette County line is underway. Work is expected to be…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Bridge Replacement on Illinois 29 Near Millersville Begins March 31, Christian County

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a lane closure on Illinois 29 near Millersville in Christian County for the replacement of a bridge and culvert. Construction begins Monday, March 31….