WHITE HEALTH, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project will replace the I-72 Bridge.
The project will replace the structure carrying Old 47 over Interstate 72 near White Health in Piatt County beginning March 31. It requires the full closure of Old 37 over Interstate 72 and reduce I-72 to one lane through November 2025. Intermittent full nighttime closures of I-72 will also be necessary.
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…