GODFREY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the closure of Cook Street between Greenwood Lane and the midpoint of the main entrance to the Evangelical United Church of Christ beginning Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting, for road reconstruction.
During the closure, access to the Evangelical United Church of Christ will be maintained from Pierce Lane using the west portion of Cook Street. The east portion will be closed to traffic.
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Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.
This work is part of a $10.5 million project that will construct a dual roundabout connecting Illinois 3, West Delmar and Pierce Lane. Roundabout construction is anticipated to begin in August. Advance notice will be provided as traffic impacts and construction details are confirmed.
Drivers are urged to reduce speed, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone and detour route.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.
For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
