MARION COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that all lanes of U.S. 51 from U.S. 50 to the Jefferson County line (County Road 2400 North) will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 10.

The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions.

Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.