JEFFERSON COUNTY — IDOT will be reducing westbound interstate 64 west of Mt. Vernon to one lane for a construction project starting Monday.

Weather permitting, westbound I-64 will be reduced to one lane approximately 2 miles west of the Woodlawn exit to facilitate bridge repair work.

Motorists are asked to reduce speed, be alert to equipment and workers and use extreme caution when traveling through the area. To avoid any delays, motorists should seek an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work zone as quickly as possible.