Route 2 down to one lane in a stretch north of Byron

BYRON – Pavement repairs are under way through Friday on state Route 2 north of Byron.

The northbound lane will be closed about 1 mile north of Kennedy Hill Road, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release.

Temporary traffic signals will be used to maintain one lane of traffic during the project.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area, or avoid it altogether.