Continuing efforts to widen Interstate 20 between Brompton and Eden in St. Clair County will cause delays beginning Thursday, according to a release from the Alabama Department of Transportation.

According to ALDOT, the eastbound lane near mile marker 148 (close to the Brompton Exit 147) will be closed for blasting beginning around 7 p.m. Thursday. A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers will slow I-20 traffic in both directions until blasting is complete.

“Motorists should expect slower traffic and minor delays,” the release reads in part.

A reduced speed limit of 45 miles per hour is in effect throughout the work zone.

“Motorists may want to consider using alternative routes and adjusting arrival/departure times,” the release said. “Motorists should observe work-zone speed limits and other work-zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area. State troopers will control traffic and strictly enforce speed limits.”

More information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822.

Contact Will Heath at wheath@thestclairtimes.com.