PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Interstate 270 between Illinois 111 and Interstate 55 in Madison County on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, weather permitting.

The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions.

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Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

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.

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