For Immediate Release – Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Illinois 32/33 patching and resurfacing north of Effingham to begin July 8
EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road work will begin July 8 on Illinois 32/33 north of Effingham from Ford Avenue to Illinois 32 north. This 3-mile project includes patching and resurfacing.
Lane closures using traffic control signs, arrow boards and barricades can be expected. This project is part of IDOT’s Transportation Asset Management Plan, which helps extend the lifespan of the existing driving surface to delay more costly pavement rehabilitation. The project should be completed by early September.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements.
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