Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that major projects to modernize and improve Interstates 24 and 57 in Southern Illinois are planned, underway or recently completed, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan capital program. Ten major projects on both interstates combined represent a total investment of more than $390 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.
“Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in Southern Illinois and throughout the state,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Through the largest capital program in state history, IDOT will be delivering improvements to build a more resilient, accessible and equitable system of transportation for generations to come, while creating jobs and enhancing local quality of life.”
Of the 10 major projects in Southern Illinois, one was completed in 2022, one was completed in 2023, one is scheduled to be completed in 2023 and the remaining seven are anticipated to be completed between 2024 and 2028. Upon completion, 29 miles of I-57 will have been widened to three lanes in each direction and 35 miles of I-24 will have been resurfaced.
- I-57, mileposts 63-66, expansion to six lanes and replacement of bridges over Pond Creek in Franklin County began in fall 2019 and was completed in summer 2022.
- 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 is 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 begins in 2025 and is 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 begins in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
- I-57/64, milepost 67, at Illinois 15 interchange reconstruction in Jefferson County is anticipated to begin in 2025. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated.
- I-24, mileposts 23-35, resurfacing and bridge repairs in Massac Countybegan in 2021 and was completed this spring. Expect traffic delays between the U.S. 45 interchange and the Ohio River.
- I-24, mileposts 13-23, resurfacing and bridge repairs in Johnson Countybegan in 2022 and is anticipated to be completed later this year. Lane closures are expected.
- I-24, milepost 27.5, bridge replacement in Massac County begins later this year and is anticipated to be completed in 2024. Traffic will use a crossover configuration.
- I-24 bridge deck and bridge painting on the Ohio River Bridge in Massac County begins in 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027. Traffic delays are expected.
- I-24, mileposts 0-13, resurfacing and bridge repairs in Johnson and Williamson counties begins in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025. Lane closures are anticipated.
