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UPDATE: Route 47 Moving to Next Phase Shortly

The Illinois Department of Transportation updates widening project on Route 47.

UPDATE: IDOT announced an early work start on Tuesday due to the excessive heat. Crews will begin working on placing concrete on Main Street, east of Route 47, beginning at 3am. IDOT asks motorists watch out for flaggers and construction workers.

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Illinois Department of Transportation crews are expected to complete water main and sewage line work within the next few weeks and the Route 47 widening road project will move into a new phase, officials said.

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The next phase will be roadway work between Main Street and Algonquin Road, IDOT stated in its weekly release. This will mean long delays, IDOT stated. There may be driveway entrance changes to business along the construction corridor, the release stated.

Some concrete work began along the construction route late last week.

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