IDOT announces lane restrictions on Mississippi River Bridge near Granite City
Two lanes on the Interstate 270 Mississippi River Bridge near Granite City will close next week for road work.
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced it will close the westbound right lane of the bridge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and the eastbound right lane of the bridge from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
The bridge is being closed so crews can work on repairs to the surface of the bridge.
Motorists can expect significant delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area, IDOT said. To avoid the work area, when feasible, drivers should use alternate routes. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, and to obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using cell phones and be alert for workers and equipment.
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