The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.
Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3rd, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7th.
The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas.
District 2
Carroll County
- Illinois 84 in Savanna; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Jo Daviess County
- Eastbound U.S. 20 in Galena; closed, detour posted.
- Illinois 84 in Hanover; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
Whiteside County
- Illinois 84 north of Fulton; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
- Illinois 78 in Morrison; closed, detour posted.
Winnebago County
- Illinois 2 near Rockton; lane reductions continue.
- I-39/U.S. 20 interchange just south of Rockford; lane reductions continue
- Harrison Avenue (U.S. 20) at I-39 in Cherry Valley; lane reductions continue.
Southbound 39 ramp to Harrison Avenue; closed.
- Illinois 70 south of Durand; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
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 stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober.