Resurfacing project creates one-lane traffic on Illinois 104
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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently started a resurfacing project on Illinois 104 from approximately 2 miles west of the Adams County/Pike County line to Illinois 107. Work is expected to be completed next year. Stoplights and barrels are currently being used in two sections of the highway to reduce traffic to one lane. The section shown here is just west of the intersection of Illinois routes 104 and 107.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently started a resurfacing project on Illinois 104 from approximately two miles west of the Adams County/Pike County line to Illinois 107. Work is expected to be completed next year.
Stoplights and barrels are currently being used in two sections of the highway to reduce traffic to one lane. Additional lane closures may occur over the course of the project, and flaggers and barrels may be used to direct traffic through the work zones.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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.
In addition to resurfacing the road, the project will also do much to improve safety along the affected portions of Illinois 104.
Drivers can expect to see new and additional guardrails and wider road widths in some areas. In addition, work is being done to upgrade drainage along the route, which can be dangerous during periods of heavy rain or rapid snowmelt.
Benefits of this $14 million project include extending the life of the road, providing a smooth driving surface to increase ride comfort and increasing safety by improving drainage.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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.
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David Camphouse/Pike Press
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently started a resurfacing project on Illinois 104 from approximately 2 miles west of the Adams County/Pike County line to Illinois 107. The area affected by the project can be seen marked with a thick orange line.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide on 7,897 miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.
For IDOT District 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
