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Northbound Interstate 39 to be closed between Wenona, Streator for emergency repairs

Closure begins 9 a.m. Monday

By Derek Barichello
Crews pour a section of concrete Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, while doing patch work on Interstate 39 between Lostant and Tonica. The Illinois Department of Transportation will be do joint and pothole repair through November. Motorists are asked to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones. The project is part of the Rebuild Illinois investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation across the state.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced northbound Interstate 39 between the Route 17/Wenona (exit 35) and Route 18/Streator (exit 41) will close at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9. This file photo shows previous road work on Interstate 39 between Lostant and Tonica. (Scott Anderson)

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced northbound Interstate 39 between the Route 17/Wenona (exit 35) and Route 18/Streator (exit 41) will close at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9.

The closure is necessary for emergency pavement patching and is expected to last until the following morning. A detour utilizing Route 251 will be posted.

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, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.

For IDOT District 4 updates, follow on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com and www.gettingaroundpeoria.com.

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