SALEM – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent pavement repairs on Interstate 57 from 0.7 miles north of Illinois 161 to the Fayette County line will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, 7 a.m. Monday, May. 6. One lane will remain open.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. 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.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-June.