Effingham County, IL – A bridge replacement project on Interstate 57 near Neoga is set to begin Monday, prompting lane shifts and ramp closures that will affect local and regional traffic.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, work will start Monday, April 20, at the I-57 Neoga interchange as part of a planned bridge replacement effort. Officials say drivers should expect changing traffic patterns, including lane shifts and temporary ramp closures throughout the construction period.
The project will also require a posted detour route utilizing U.S. 45 and the I-57 Effingham interchange. IDOT advised motorists to follow posted signage and allow extra travel time when moving through the area, particularly during peak hours.
Construction zones may include reduced speeds, narrowed lanes, and intermittent access changes, depending on the phase of work. Drivers are urged to remain alert for crews and equipment operating near active lanes.
The improvements are part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at maintaining roadway safety and long-term reliability along the I-57 corridor, a key north-south route through central Illinois.
The work is expected to impact daily commuters, commercial drivers, and students traveling between Effingham and surrounding communities, especially those relying on the Neoga interchange.
Motorists can find full project details and updates through IDOT resources and should plan alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
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