Bridge Work Will Affect US 45 at Neoga

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Published on May 1 2015 11:15 am
Last Updated on May 1 2015 11:15 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The Illinois Department of Transportation cautions motorists that US 45 at the interchange with I-57 outside Neoga will be reduced to one lane during the daytime hours from May 4 to May 13.

The structure carrying I-57 over US 45 will be repaired by replacing a damaged bridge beam supporting the structure. In order to ensurely the safety of motorists, US 45 in both directions will be closed under I-57 on Friday, May 8, from approximately 7am to 7pm for the beam replacement procedure.

A marked detour will be in place, utilizing US 40, Montrose Blacktop and Illinois 121 to guide motorists around the closed section of US 45.

For more information, phone Matt Weidner at 342-8385 or Chris Smith at the Effingham IDOT Office at 342-8261.