MT. VERNON, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of a lane reduction on I-57 north and sound bound between Mt. Vernon and West Frankfort beginning Monday, August 31st.

A work crew will be conducting a pavement investigation over two night’s time in both directions from milepost 66 to milepost 90. This will cause one lane of I-57 in both directions to be closed.

Reduce speed, be alert for equipment as well as workers, and use extreme caution when traveling through this work zone.