MT. VERNON — The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in Mount Vernon of upcoming lane reductions.

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, there will be road work on eastbound Interstate 64, west of Mount Vernon, which will require lane closures between mileposts 65 and 73. Work is anticipated to last for three weeks.

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