Old U.S. 50 Resurfacing Near Lawrenceville Underway, $3.6M
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville from Business U.S. 50 to Illinois 33 is underway. The $3.6 million project includes shoulder maintenance and is estimated for completion by the end of June. Lane closures are expected throughout the work zone.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $3.6 million resurfacing project on Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville. The project extends from Business U.S. 50 to Illinois 33 and includes shoulder maintenance. The work is part of Rebuild Illinois, a $33.2 billion initiative to improve transportation infrastructure across the state.
Motorists should anticipate delays and consider using alternate routes during the construction period. The public is advised to pay attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, and be alert for workers and equipment in the work zones.
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Resurfacing of Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville underway
April 20, 2026
EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing of Old U.S. 50 east of Lawrenceville from Business U.S. 50 to Illinois 33 is underway. The $3.6 million dollar project is estimated to be completed by the end of June.
Additional work includes shoulder maintenance. Lane closures are expected. Signs and flaggers will be used to direct traffic through the work zones.
Motorists can expect delays and allow extra time for trips through this area. 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. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.
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 7 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 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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