April 7, 2024 -The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 36/Eldorado Street in Decatur, from Illinois 48/North Fairview Avenue to Church Street, beginning Tuesday, April 9.
In addition to resurfacing, other improvements for this $8.3 million project include upgraded traffic signals and sidewalk ramps. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction with traffic control signs, arrow boards and barricades directing traffic. Benefits from this project include a smoother driving surface and safer intersections.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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 be alert for workers and equipment.
This work will result in lane restrictions on Eldorado with one lane open in each direction for the majority of the project timeline (April 9 – early summer 2025).
