Overnight closures planned on I-57 and I-64 in Jefferson County Oct. 22-23

MOUNT VERNON - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Interstate 64 eastbound at U.S. 51 in Jefferson County will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, for overnight maintenance work.

Eastbound I-64 traffic will be detoured south on U.S. 51 to Illinois 15, then east on Illinois 15 to I-57/I-64 in Mount Vernon.

During the same overnight work period, the southbound driving lane of I-57 will be closed just south of the I-57/I-64 merge.

Motorists should expect delays and allow additional time for their commutes. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, remain alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

The work is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, weather permitting.

For IDOT District 9 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict9 or view area construction details on IDOT's traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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