Resurfacing Project on South Dirksen Parkway Begins Today
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the start of a 1.6-mile resurfacing project on Dirksen Parkway from Stevenson Drive to just south of South Grand Avenue on April 20, 2026. The project, expected to be completed by early August, includes lane closures with at least one lane in each direction maintained at all times, along with shoulder and sidewalk maintenance and traffic signal improvements. The work is part of Rebuild Illinois, a $33.2 billion initiative investing in all modes of transportation across the state.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a 1.6-mile resurfacing project on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois beginning April 20, 2026. The project includes lane closures with at least one lane in each direction maintained, along with shoulder and sidewalk maintenance and traffic signal improvements.
Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and consider alternate routes when feasible. Drivers are urged to pay attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, refrain from mobile device use, and be alert for workers and equipment. This is a routine infrastructure maintenance announcement with no compliance obligations for businesses.
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Resurfacing project on south Dirksen Parkway begins today
April 20, 2026
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 1.6-mile resurfacing project on Dirksen Parkway from Stevenson Drive to just south of South Grand Avenue begins today. Work is expected to be completed by the beginning of August.
Lane closures are expected but at least one lane of traffic in each direction will be open at all times. Flaggers, signs and barrels will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. Other work includes shoulder and sidewalk maintenance and traffic signal improvements. Benefits of this project include safety improvements and a smoother driving surface.
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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