The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on I-24 near Metropolis, Illinois that there will be a lane closure on the bridge that carries I-24 over the Ohio River.
The closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, December 9, 2019 extending through Thursday, December 12, 2017. The closure will be effective from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day during these time periods.
Crews will be preforming maintenance work on the structure carrying Interstate 24 over the Ohio River. This work is planned on a weather – permitting basis.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the construction site as quickly as possible.
Through traffic is encouraged to seek alternate routes while this work is underway.