DANVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on
Interstate 74 from U.S. 150 west of Danville to the Vermilion River begins April 3.
The $63.5 million project involves pavement and shoulder replacement, resurfacing and
rehabilitation to multiple structures, pavement patching, drainage improvements, lighting
upgrades, guardrail, and collateral work. The project will require intermittent lane and ramp
closures, and traffic flow modifications on I-74 for the duration of the project. Work is expected
to last through November 2024.
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.
