Westbound I-64 Lane Closures in St. Clair County for Traffic Control Reconfiguration
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced temporary lane closures on westbound Interstate 64 between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157 in St. Clair County beginning at 12 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, reducing traffic to one lane. The lanes are expected to fully reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. Motorists are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during the closure period.
“Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure.”
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has issued a notice of temporary lane closures on westbound Interstate 64 in St. Clair County. The closures, scheduled to begin at 12 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, will reduce westbound traffic to one lane between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157. The lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. This is a routine traffic management operation for a traffic control reconfiguration. Affected parties should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes during the closure period.
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Westbound I-64 lane closures in St. Clair County for traffic control reconfiguration
April 24, 2026
CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on westbound Interstate 64 between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157 for a traffic control reconfiguration beginning at 12 a.m. Sunday, April 26, reducing traffic to one lane. The lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 27.
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
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- (618) 301-6050
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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