I-57/I-64 in southern Illinois

I think they've been working on that stretch for 4-5 years. About the time they get something done they tear up something else and make a bigger mess. A few days ago they had a sign on the north end of the southbound telling everyone the right lane was closed and to merge left. That really caused a mess with all of 57 and all of 64 trying to get into 1 lane. But then you got down there and the right lane was completely open. Then they told everyone to merge right because the left lane was closed. People stayed in the left lane until they got down to where the left lane really was closed and they had to stop to get into the right lane. They couldn't have screwed up any more had they intentionally tried.
Getting over on 37 probably wouldn't be any faster since it goes thru town. They pretty well got you.