MT. VERNON – Construction will begin tonight on Interstate 64 west of Mt. Vernon to the Jefferson-Washington County line, weather permitting.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation the $94 million improvement project will take place over three consecutive construction seasons, broken down into three stages:

The first stage starts at 7 p.m. tonight.

At least one lane will remain open in both directions at all times while crews patch pavement, remove and replace shoulders, and construct crossovers. Construction is anticipated to be completed later this fall.

Stage two will begin next spring and will include construction of new concrete pavement with bridge improvements in the westbound lanes. Drivers can expect lane closures and lane shifts.

Stage three will include construction of new concrete pavement with bridge improvements in the eastbound lanes.
Drivers can expect lane closures and lane shifts. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and be completed in fall 2025.

Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on alert for workers and equipment.