WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that Illinois 127 from south of Nashville at Conservation Road to the Perry County Line in Washington County will lbe intermittently restricted to one lane beginning Wednesday, weather permitting.

The work will take place daily from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Traffic in each direction will be maintained using flaggers.

The work is necessary to complete pavement repairs and asphalt resurfacing and is expected to be completed by early November.

Motorists should allow extra time for trips through the area and are urged to pay attention to the detour signs, obey posted speed limits, not use cell phones in the area and be alert for workers and equipment.