Westbound I-474 traffic crossover begins March 20

PEORIA - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that all westbound Interstate 474 traffic at mile marker 1, will be crossed over to the existing eastbound lanes starting March 20.

Westbound traffic will have access to northbound Illinois 6, and both westbound and eastbound Interstate 74 through temporary crossovers.

The traffic pattern change is necessary to perform the next stage of construction on the bridge over Kickapoo Creek. This traffic pattern will remain until late fall 2026.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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.For more information on IDOT projects, click here.

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