The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that weather permitting, construction on the bridge carrying Yorktown Road over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County will begin Tuesday, May 14th. The bridge, located 4.5 miles west of the U.S. 30 spur interchange (exit 36), will be closed during the project.
Work will include joint replacement, installation of a bridge deck overlay and other repairs. There also will be daily lane closures on I-88 during the project, which is expected to be completed by July.
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.
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