Bridge repairs begin on Illinois 251 over I-80 in Peru

Bridge repairs begin on Illinois 251 over I-80 in Peru

Construction is underway on the Illinois 251 bridges over Interstate 80 in Peru as part of a $1.8 million Illinois Department of Transportation bridge preservation project. The work includes deck patching and resurfacing, replacement of bridge bearings and expansion joints, and shoulder repairs. One lane of Illinois 251 will remain open in each direction throughout construction, while occasional lane closures on Interstate 80 are expected. The p…