East St. Louis, IL – Commuters traveling through St. Clair County should expect delays starting Monday as lane closures take effect on a key section of Interstate 55/64.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), eastbound I-55/64 will have lane closures beginning Monday through Wednesday at 4 p.m. for emergency repairs. The affected stretch runs between the Poplar Street Bridge and Barack Obama Boulevard, a heavily traveled corridor connecting Illinois and Missouri near downtown St. Louis.
The closures are expected to impact daily commuters, freight traffic, and anyone crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois during peak travel hours. While through lanes will be restricted, IDOT noted that the collector-distributor lanes, which provide access to exit ramps, will remain open throughout the repair period.
Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours, as congestion is likely to build near the work zone. Motorists may also consider alternate routes to avoid delays, particularly those heading into East St. Louis or continuing deeper into St. Clair County.
The Poplar Street Bridge corridor is one of the busiest interchange points in the region, linking multiple interstates and serving as a primary route for cross-state travel between Illinois and Missouri.
Repairs are scheduled to conclude by Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting. IDOT advises drivers to stay alert for changing traffic patterns, reduced speeds, and construction crews in the area.
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