Construction continues on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 near Ottawa as crews work on the southbound lanes after traffic was shifted onto the newly completed northbound side. The $1.8 million bridge preservation project includes deck repairs, patching and a new driving surface. Motorists should expect one lane of traffic in each direction, reduced lane widths of 9 feet, 6 inches, and a 70-foot vehicle length restriction while work con…