ASHLEY – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says due to pavement deterioration, westbound I-64 will be closed from I-57 to U.S. 51 near Ashley from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

To avoid the closure, you will need to take Illinois 15 west to U.S. 51 and then north to I-64.

You can expect traffic delays along Illinois 15 from Mt. Vernon to Ashley.