Eastbound I-64 Lane Closures, St. Clair County, Apr 24–May 4
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that eastbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in St. Clair County for pavement work. Two weekend closures are scheduled: April 24–27 and May 1–4, with lane reductions beginning at 9 p.m. each Friday and both lanes reopening by 7 a.m. each Monday. IDOT urges motorists to expect delays, reduce speed, and use alternate routes during this work zone period.
“The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that eastbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in St. Clair County for pavement work.”
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This IDOT notice announces temporary lane reductions on eastbound I-64 in St. Clair County over two consecutive weekends in late April and early May 2026. No regulatory changes or compliance obligations are imposed.
Motorists and transportation companies operating along this corridor should plan for delays and consider alternate routes during the specified weekend periods. No regulatory action is required by affected parties beyond standard work-zone awareness.
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Weekend lane closures on eastbound I-64 in St. Clair County
April 22, 2026
CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that eastbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in St. Clair County for pavement work.
The lane closures will occur during the following weekends, weather permitting:
April 24-27 Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, April 24, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. Two lanes will be open by 7 a.m. Monday, April 27. ****
May 1-4 Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 1, eastbound traffic will again be reduced to one lane. Two lanes will be open by 7 a.m. Monday, May 4.
Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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Dawn Johnson
IDOT
- dawn.johnson@illinois.gov
- (618) 301-6050
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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