Lane closures are necessary for Ameren Illinois to remove overhead electrical lines

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting,  two left lanes of eastbound and two left lanes of westbound I-270 between I-255 and Sand Road in Pontoon Beach, IL, in Madison County will be closed in 15 minute intervals on Saturday, April 29, 2017 starting at 7:00 A.M. and continuing until 8:00 P.M.  The lane closures are necessary to allow Ameren Illinois to remove aerial electric lines.  Significant traffic delays are anticipated; motorists are encouraged to consider alternate routes.

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Traffic control devices will be utilized to assist motorists making their way through the work zone.  The Department asks that travelers be patient, slow down, and use extra caution near and through this work zone.

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Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

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