HAMILTON COUNTY — Roadwork on Illinois 142 from McLeansboro to the Saline County line and on Illinois 142 from the south city limits of Eldorado to three miles south is set to begin Monday morning at 7, weather permitting.

According to IDOT, traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by flaggers. Work includes pavement patching, asphalt surface removal, asphalt paving and pavement markings.

Motorists should reduce speed, be alert to equipment and workers and use extreme caution while traveling through all work zones.

To avoid any delays, you should seek an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work zone as quickly as possible.