Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Some lane reductions due to road construction projects are being suspended for the Independence Day holiday, while others remain in place.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, as they do with other major holidays, lanes closed for construction are once again open for traffic, wherever possible, in order to minimize travel disruptions over the holiday.

The closures will be suspended from 3pm Thursday, July 3, until 11:59pm Sunday, July 6.

But, some areas will remain closed or have lanes reduced, including, in this area:

SANGAMON COUNTY

  • I-72 at Farmingdale Road just west of Springfield; lane reductions continue.
  • Fifth Street (southbound Business I-55) between South Grand Avenue and Ash Street in Springfield; lane reductions continue.
  • Dirksen Parkway (Illinois 29) between Northfield Drive and Peoria Road in Springfield; lane reductions continue.
MENARD COUNTY
  • Illinois 97 south of Petersburg; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY

  •  Illinois 29 just southeast of Millersville; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
  • U.S. 51 at Leafland Street in Assumption; lane reductions continue

MACON COUNTY

  • I-72 over U.S. 51 west of Decatur; lane reductions continue.

“The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. 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 stay alert for workers and equipment,” said an IDOT news release.  “At all times, please buckle and drive sober.”