Illinois 101 Resurfacing Project Begins in Schuyler County
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project on Illinois 101 in Schuyler County for approximately 11.5 miles from the Hancock County line to just west of Freeman Mine Road begins on April 22, 2026. The $5.5 million project includes resurfacing, culvert rehabilitation, shoulder maintenance, and new pavement markings, with completion expected in late October. Lane closures are in effect with a maximum vehicle width of 10.5 feet required through the work zone.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the start of a resurfacing project on Illinois 101 in Schuyler County, approximately 11.5 miles from the Hancock County line to just west of Freeman Mine Road. The $5.5 million project includes resurfacing, culvert rehabilitation, shoulder maintenance, and new pavement markings, with lane closures expected through late October completion.
Motorists traveling through Schuyler County on Illinois 101 should expect delays and consider alternate routes when feasible. The maximum vehicle width through the work zone is 10.5 feet, and drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, and be alert for workers and equipment.
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Resurfacing project on Illinois 101 in Schuyler County begins today
April 22, 2026
QUINCY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project on Illinois 101in Schuyler County for approximately 11.5 miles from the Hancock County line to just west of Freeman Mine Road begins today. Work is expected to be completed in late October. ​
In addition to resurfacing, other work includes rehabilitation of a culvert, shoulder maintenance and new pavement markings. Lane closures are expected. Message boards, traffic signals, flaggers and barrels will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. The maximum width for traveling through this project is 10.5 feet. Benefits of this $5.5 million project include extending the life of the road, providing a smooth driving surface to increase ride comfort and increasing safety by improving drainage.
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 IDOT District 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Joe Schatteman
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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