Construction of Turn Lanes on Fayette Through Raney Street Intersection Begins Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction of the turn lanes on Fayette Avenue through the Raney Street intersection in Effingham will begin Monday, April 15. This closure is part of the Fayette Avenue reconstruction project.

Through April 29, Fayette Avenue left turns onto Raney Street will not be allowed, but one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Fayette Avenue through the intersection. Only right turns onto Fayette Avenue from Raney Street will be allowed, and through traffic is prohibited.

The northbound traffic on Raney Street wanting to turn left will be detoured utilizing Grove Avenue and Henrietta Street. Eastbound traffic wanting to access the Speedway gas station will use their east entrance. Signs and message boards will be posted to direct traffic during this partial closure.

 Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.