As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is taking on several major projects in southern Illinois.
Thirteen projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $534 million through the Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Work is being done on several different major roadways in the region, including Interstates 57, 64 and 24 along with Routes 13, 14, 37, 146 and 149.
Road construction is taking place in Jackson, Williamson, Jefferson, Franklin, Johnson, Hamilton and Massac counties.
Of the 13 major projects in Southern Illinois, five are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining eight anticipated to be completed between 2026 and 2028.
I-57, mileposts 66-75, expansion to six lanes and replacement of bridges over the Big Muddy River in Jackson County began in spring 2022 and anticipated to be completed in 2025. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
I-57, mileposts 75-85, expansion to six lanes and replacement of bridges over Marcum Branch and Gun Creek in Franklin County began in 2025 and anticipated to be completed in 2028. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
I-57, mileposts 85-92, expansion to six lanes and replacement of structures over Dodds Creek in Jefferson County began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
I-57/64, Illinois 15 interchange reconstruction in Jefferson County began in 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
I-57, mileposts 45-53, expansion to six lanes began in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
I-24, mileposts 0-13, resurfacing and bridge repairs in Johnson and Williamson counties began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025. Lane closures are expected.
I-24 bridge deck and bridge painting on the Ohio River Bridge in Massac County began in 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027. Traffic delays are expected.
Illinois 146 in Vienna from U.S. 45 to east of I-24 in Johnson County includes pavement widening to accommodate a center turn lane, multiuse path extension and a roundabout at Illinois 146 and Red Bud Lane. The project began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025. Daytime and nighttime lane closures with detours for the roundabout construction are expected.
Illinois 149 at I-57 in Franklin County includes construction of roundabouts at I-57 ramp intersections, pavement reconstruction, bridge repairs, multiuse path and sidewalk. The project began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025. Daytime and nighttime lane closures are expected.
I-64 from Washington County Line to I-57 near Mount Vernon in Jefferson County includes pavement reconstruction and bridge work. The project began in 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026. Crossovers with daytime and nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
Illinois 14 in McLeansboro at the abandoned railroad underpass in Hamilton County includes old railroad bridge removal, elevation adjustment and construction of new pavement, curbs, gutters and storm sewers. The project began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2025. Road closure with detour is anticipated.
Illinois 37 from Wildcat Drive south of Marion to Illinois 148 includes earthwork, drainage improvements, resurfacing, shoulder widening and construction of a roundabout at Wildcat Drive. The project began in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026. Lane closures and nighttime road closures are expected.
Illinois 13 from Spillway Road to Shawnee Trail in Williamson County includes pavement widening, resurfacing, traffic signals, bridge replacement over Crab Orchard Lake and a multiuse path. The project is anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2027. Daytime and nighttime lane closures are expected.
