US 50 from Crackerneck Road to West of Russland Road in Clinton County

September 07, 2021

Trenton The Illinois Department of Transportation (!DOT) announced that it has begun construction of a research & certification track along US 50 near Trenton. The purpose of this track is to certify, validate, and calibrate the Department and contractor equipment which will aide in the construction of smoother, safer, and structurally sound roads. This work is expected to be completed by Spring 2022.

Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

The contractor on this project is Baxmeyer Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, IL.