SCHAUMBURG, IL -- The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a temporary lane closure on U.S. 14 /Northwest Highway at Palatine Road beginning this afternoon and continuing through the weekend. Northbound traffic on U.S. 14 will be reduced to one lane through the intersection at Palatine Road in Palatine as crews work on storm drain reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement. Two lanes of travel will remain open in the southbound lanes.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution through this construction zone, and advised to anticipate delays or consider alternate routes.

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IDOT would like to remind motorists to abide by the posted speed limit and use extra caution when driving in work zones. When workers are present on Illinois highways the speed limit is 45 mph, unless otherwise posted. Keep Us Alive Drive 45 is the Orange Ribbon campaign IDOT launched this construction season to recognize those who have lost their lives in work zones and to remind motorists to slow down and stay alert when driving. In 2003, 44 people were killed in work zone related accidents. Five of those people were construction workers. In addition, one IDOT minuteman and a tollway worker were killed while on duty.

KEEP US ALIVE - DRIVE 45