Five-Month US 67 Road Project Likely to Cause Lane Closures

Crews to begin work on bridge deck repairs near Illinois Route 104 interchange

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is scheduled to begin a five-month road project on U.S. Route 67 near Jacksonville, Illinois on Monday. The project will involve patching four bridge decks at the Illinois Route 104 interchange, which could result in lane closures and width restrictions during various stages of construction.

Why it matters

This project is part of the state's Rebuild Illinois program, a six-year, $33.2 billion initiative to improve or repair thousands of miles of roads and bridge decking across the state. The work on U.S. 67 is intended to extend the lifespan of the bridges, prevent potholes, and make the driving surface smoother for motorists.

The details

IDOT crews will be patching four bridge decks at the Illinois Route 104 interchange northwest of Jacksonville. Lane closures and width restrictions will be necessary during the various stages of construction. Message boards and traffic control barrels will be used to assist drivers. The project is expected to be completed by late July.

  • The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 17, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed by late July 2026.

The players

Illinois Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for overseeing transportation infrastructure projects in Illinois, including the five-month U.S. 67 road project near Jacksonville.

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What’s next

Motorists should allow extra time when traveling through the construction area or use alternate routes if possible.

The takeaway

This project is part of Illinois' broader effort to improve roads and bridges across the state, but it will likely cause disruptions for drivers on U.S. 67 over the next several months.