COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that eastbound Interstate 55/70 will be reduced to one lane from Black Lane to Interstate 255 near Collinsville beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15 and continuing through Saturday, September 16, weather permitting. However, the ramp from eastbound Interstate 55/70 to Interstate 255 will remain open at all times. These lane restrictions are necessary to complete pavement repairs to eastbound Interstate 55/70.

Delays are expected. Motorists are urged to reduce speed, obey all traffic control signage, allow extra time and use caution while driving through and near the work zone.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message

The contractor on this project is Keeley & Sons, Inc., of East St. Louis, Illinois.

Follow our Twitter page to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 8. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at http://stl-traffic.org.

More like this:

Apr 17, 2024 - Eastbound I-55/64 Closure in East St. Louis Begins April 19

Apr 17, 2024 - Eastbound I-55/64 Closure in East St. Louis Begins April 19

Apr 5, 2024 - Eastbound I-55/64 closure in East St. Louis begins April 5

Apr 2, 2024 - Eastbound I-55/64 Closure in East St. Louis Begins April 5  

2 days ago - Westbound I-55/64 Closure in East St. Louis Begins April 26