The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from westbound Interstate 74 to southbound I-57 in Champaign will close April 18.
The five-day closure is necessary to construct temporary pavement as part of the ongoing I-57/74 reconstruction project, a key part of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan. For motorists wanting to use southbound I-57 from westbound I-74, a detour using northbound I-57 to Market Street and then using Market to access southbound I-57 will be posted.
The following week, the ramp from eastbound I-74 to northbound I-57 will close for five days. The detour will utilize southbound I-57 to Curtis Road and using Curtis to access northbound I-57.
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.
