The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that some lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.

Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 o’clock today until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.

However, some lane closures will remain in place for the holiday. Motorists
can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas.

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 stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober.

In our listening area, Interstate 70 over Camp Creek two miles east of Vandalia; lane reductions continue; Also, U.S. 40 three miles east of Mulberry Grove will remain closed, with a detour posted.

Lane reductions continue on U.S. 51 three miles south of Vandalia; with traffic controlled by temporary signals and lane reductions will continue on U.S. 51 over I-70 in Vandalia.

In Marion County, lane reductions will continue on Interstate 57 between Illinois 161 and the Jefferson County line; and northbound I-57 ramps at exit 109 will remain closed.

Illinois 148 between Renfro and Yellowbanks roads near Zeigler; will remain closed, in Franklin County

Illinois 149 over Kinkaid Creek just north of Spillway Road; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals in Jackson County

And in Jefferson County, lane reductions will continue on Interstate 57 at Dix.

To avoid these work areas, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered.