I-74 work at Pinecrest in E. Peoria begins Oct. 4

 EAST PEORIA  The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Interstate 74 at Pinecrest Drive in East Peoria begins Oct. 4. 

The project involves upgrading shoulders to accommodate reconstruction of the Pinecrest bridge over Interstate 74, which begins in spring 2021. The shoulder work will reduce I-74 to one lane in each direction between 7 pm and 6am and is expected to last two weeks. 

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. 

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,300 miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Year One included approximately $2.7 billion of improvements statewide on 1,706 miles of highway, 128 bridges and 228 additional safety improvements. 

For more information on IDOT projects, click hereFor IDOT District 4 updates, follow us 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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