SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that an almost 6-mile resurfacing of Illinois 29 from Andrew Road to the southern border of Athens began Tuesday, Sept. 8. The $2.8 million project is estimated to be completed by the beginning of December.

Additional work includes shoulder maintenance and new pavement markings. Lane closures are expected. Signs and flaggers will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. Benefits to the public include a smoother road surface.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.

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 Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

For IDOT District 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT's traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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