TRAFFIC ALERT

All Eastbound Lanes of I-44 OPEN at MM 64.2 West of Springfield Following Bridge Replacement

What: All eastbound lanes of I-44 OPEN at Pickerel Creek (Mile Marker 64.2) west of Springfield 

When: 10 a.m. today (Friday, Dec. 7) 

Why: Eastbound I-44 reduced to one lane and shifted to median to allow contractor crews to replace the deteriorating Pickerel Creek bridge 

Traffic Impacts:

  • Both eastbound lanes of I-44 open at Mile Marker 64.2 at Pickerel Creek west of Springfield
  • Cleanup work continues including pavement striping, installation of edgeline rumble stripes, removal of work zone signs, etc. However, traffic impacts will be minimal. 

Project Facts:

  • Total project cost: $3.4 million.
  • Prime contractor: Hartman and Company of Springfield
  • Project started on July 6, 2018, and was completed one week ahead of schedule 

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