WEST FRANKFORT – IDOT says Illinois 149, about 5 miles west of Thompsonville and about 5 miles east of West Frankfort, will be closed in both directions starting Friday at 6 p.m., weather permitting, for a culvert replacement project.

A posted detour will be in place to safely guide you around the closure. By 6 a.m. Monday, Illinois 149 will reopen to one lane with traffic signals to finish the off-road work.

You are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.