Work on U.S. 24 in Washington Underway Through October
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. 24 (Boyd Parkway) between Grosenbach Road and Cummings Lane in Washington is underway as of April 22, 2026. The project involves pavement patching and resurfacing, guardrail upgrades, and traffic signal improvements, with lane closures in effect through the end of October. Motorists are advised to expect delays, consider alternate routes when feasible, and exercise caution in work zones.
“The project involves pavement patching and resurfacing, guardrail upgrades, and traffic signal improvements.”
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Illinois DOT announced commencement of road construction on U.S. 24 (Boyd Parkway) in Washington, Illinois, covering pavement patching, resurfacing, guardrail upgrades, and traffic signal improvements between Grosenbach Road and Cummings Lane. Lane closures will be in effect through October 2026. The announcement also references the broader $33.2 billion Rebuild Illinois initiative targeting 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck over six years.
Commuters and commercial vehicle operators traveling U.S. 24 through Washington should plan for lane restrictions and potential delays through the end of October. Construction firms active in Illinois should be aware of ongoing infrastructure investment activity under Rebuild Illinois across the state.
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Work on U.S. 24 in Washington underway
April 22, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. 24 (Boyd Parkway) between Grosenbach Road and Cummings Lane in Washington is underway.
The project involves pavement patching and resurfacing, guardrail upgrades, and traffic signal improvements. The work will require lane closures through the end of October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.
For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Kimberly Hoskins
Communications Outreach Liaison – Region 3 (District 4, District 5), Illinois Department of Transportation
- Kimberly.Hoskins@Illinois.gov
- (309) 370-1743
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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