SALEM, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that US 50 from Lackey Street in Salem to Metcalf Road will be restricted to one lane beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, weather permitting. This work will take place daily between the hours of 7a.m. and 7p.m.
Traffic in each direction will be maintained using flaggers. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs and asphalt resurfacing and is expected to be completed by early June 2020.
Motorists should allow extra time for trips through this area. 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.
Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at stl-traffic.org.