The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close the intersection of Illinois Route 1 and Illinois Route 141 serving parts of Gallatin and White counties beginning Monday, July 13, for reconstruction work, the agency said Friday.
Two-stage closure schedule
IDOT said the work will proceed in two distinct stages, each lasting about a week and dependent on weather.
- Stage 1: Illinois 1 closed north of the Illinois 141 junction from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18. Traffic will be detoured via U.S. 45 and Illinois 141.
- Stage 2: Illinois 1 closed south of the intersection from Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25. The signed detour will use Illinois 141, U.S. 45 and Illinois 142.
What motorists should expect
Drivers should anticipate delays near the project area and are urged to allow extra travel time and follow the posted detour signs. IDOT emphasized the closures are weather permitting and that the detours will be clearly marked to route traffic around the active work zone.
| Stage | Closure section | Dates | Primary detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois 1 north of Illinois 141 | July 13–July 18 | U.S. 45 and Illinois 141 |
| 2 | Illinois 1 south of Illinois 141 | July 20–July 25 | Illinois 141, U.S. 45, Illinois 142 |
The intersection serves local and regional traffic between communities in southern Illinois. While the schedule provides windows for work crews to complete reconstruction tasks, travelers who frequently use Illinois 1, Illinois 141 or nearby U.S. routes should plan alternate routes during the listed dates.
This announcement was issued by IDOT and originally reported from Carbondale. Residents with questions about the project or its timing can check the Illinois Department of Transportation website or regional traffic updates for the latest information and any changes due to weather or construction needs.
