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Work begins at I-39 and U.S. 52 interchange in La Salle County · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Work begins at I-39 and US-52 interchange in LaSalle County.
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  Speaker 1: Written by Matthias Warner. This article is being read by
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  Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlit. A familiar
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  Speaker 1: route is getting a makeover as construction gets underway on
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  Speaker 1: the US-52 and Interstate 39 interchange. The Illinois Department of
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  Speaker 1: Transportation announced in a news release that construction on the
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  Speaker 1: interchange just east of Troy Grove in LaSalle County began
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  Speaker 1: earlier this week. According to the release, work consists of
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  Speaker 1: patching the interchange ramps and the pavement on US 52
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  Speaker 1: before the I-39 bridge crossing. US 52 and all ramps
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  Speaker 1: will remain open throughout the project, according to the release.
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  Speaker 1: The ramps might be a little narrow, so people should
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  Speaker 1: be aware of that when they're in that area during
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  Speaker 1: this project, IDOT. Region 2 Communications Outreach Liaison Christopher Owen said,
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  Speaker 1: The $ 639, 000 project is expected to be completed in October.
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  Speaker 1: Motorists can expect delays according to the release and should
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  Speaker 1: allow extra time for trips through this area and be
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  Speaker 1: prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work
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  Speaker 1: area when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered.
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  Speaker 1: We don't expect real heavy congestion on the road, but
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  Speaker 1: sometimes when people can avoid an encounter with construction, they
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  Speaker 1: might want to find another way around, Owens said. Drivers
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  Speaker 1: are urged to pay close attention to change conditions and signs,
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  Speaker 1: obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices,
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  Speaker 1: and be alert for workers and equipment in the work zones.
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  Speaker 1: Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107
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  Speaker 1: lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of
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  Speaker 1: bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $ 33. 2
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  Speaker 1: billion into all modes of transportation. For IDOT updates in
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  Speaker 1: IDOT District 3.