Traffic Pattern Changes Begin Monday at I-39 and Illinois 38 Interchange

ROCHELLE — Traffic patterns at the Interstate 39 and Illinois 38 interchange in Rochelle will change Monday, Nov. 16, as work continues on a $23.9 million project to convert the interchange into a diverging diamond design. The Illinois Department of Transportation says work completed this year includes a new bridge deck, crossovers, ramps, a multiuse path and improvements at Illinois 38 and Dement Road. Construction will continue next year, with completion expected by the end of June 2027. Drivers should watch for new traffic patterns and signs, obey posted speed limits and remain alert for workers and equipment.