Overnight Lane Patching Scheduled for Illinois Route 2 West of Dixon
Overnight construction and lane patching are scheduled to begin on Illinois Route 2 between Palmyra and Kilgore roads, west of Dixon, starting September 28 and expected to conclude by October 9.
Rockford, IL, September 28, 2026 — Construction activities, including overnight lane patching, are set to commence on Illinois Route 2 west of Dixon. The work is slated to take place along the stretch of road situated between Palmyra Road and Kilgore Road.
The project is scheduled to begin on September 28. Officials anticipate the construction will conclude by October 9. The work will be conducted overnight, though specific hours for the overnight operations were not detailed in the information provided.
Drivers in the area should anticipate potential disruptions and delays during the overnight hours of the construction period. The Illinois Department of Transportation was not the source of this specific announcement, and further details regarding the contractor performing the work or the precise scope of the lane patching were not immediately available.
The affected segment of Illinois Route 2 is a key corridor for regional traffic. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and be aware of work crews and equipment present during the construction window. Further updates on traffic impacts or schedule adjustments, if any, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Forrest Nelson on www.rockfordnewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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