According to Illinois State Police, the closure will take place sometime between 9 am and noon at the 35 mile marker, which is about 2 miles east of the Metropolis exit.
The closure is necessary so repairs can be made to bridge overpass.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes to avoid traffic backups and delays.
Illinois Route 1 and 145 both extend north of Metropolis to the New Columbia and Big Bay areas, where eastbound drivers can re-enter I-24. However, drivers should note that the eastbound exit and westbound entrance ramps at exit 27 are closed for the New Columbia-Big Bay exit.