Rolling road closures on I-57 and I-24

The Illinois State Police have announced that beginning at approximately 9:45 a.m. today, state troopers will begin a rolling road closure on Interstates 57 and 24. 

According to a press release, this measure is being enacted to minimize the impact to traffic flow and maximize the safety of the motoring public. 

Troopers will beginning slowing traffic down while continuously rolling forward on northbound traffic on Interstate 57 at milepost 36 near the Lick Creek exit, and on southbound Interstate 57 at milepost 53 near the Marion Main Street exit. 

Additionally, westbound Interstate 24 will be slowed at milepost 10. Exit 7 will be closed at the westbound entrance for a few minutes to allow the rolling closure to pass and traffic to enter behind the Trooper. 

The rolling closure is being utilized to allow utility crews to conduct wire maintenance over both the north and southbound lanes of Interstate 57 at milepost 47. 

The Illinois State Police remind motorists to be aware of your surroundings at all times by reducing distractions and to “Give ‘Em a Brake.”