Replacement of Little Wabash River bridge in Coles County begins July 13

EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of County Highway 31 (CR 150E) beginning Monday, July 13, between Paradise Road (CR250N) and Etna Road (CR 100N) for a bridge replacement project over the Little Wabash River 1 mile south of Paradise Road near Mattoon Lake.

This project will improve safety and the smoothness of the pavement along County Highway 31 for the traveling public. The project is expected to be completed by late November.

It will be necessary for motorists to find an alternate route. 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 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.

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