Heads Up, Lane Configurations Changing

Lane configurations along the Route 47 widening project will be changing today so keep an eye out, Illinois Department of Transportation warns motorists.

The traffic configurations on eastbound and westbound lanes along Main Street – east of Route 47 – are changing, according to IDOT’s weekly construction update.

There also will be new configurations on Route 47, south of Kreutzer Road, according to the state agency.

Crews are expected to begin pouring areas of concrete at various sites along the construction route so flaggers will be directing traffic when necessary, according to IDOT.

Also this week, Mill Street will be closed to the general public. Residents who live on east Mill Street will have access, IDOT stated. However, residents will be required to park their vehicles on the street since there will be no driveway access.

The curb and gutter work on Mill Street will continue through the end of June, according to IDOT’s website.