Illinois Railroad Crossing ClosureIllinois Railroad Crossing Closure NOTICE: A railroad crossing at the intersection of Grassy Branch Road and County Road will be closed for repairs starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. Expected Duration: The closure is anticipated to last one day, but delays and diversions should be expected. Affected Area: The closure will affect traffic on both Grassy Branch Road and County Road. Alternate Routes: Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes in advance to avoid delays. Weather Considerations: The start of repairs is subject to weather conditions. If the weather deteriorates, the work may be postponed to a later date. Further Information: For the latest updates on the closure and alternate routes, visit the Illinois Department of Transportation website or call their hotline at (phone number).
IL-159 at the border of Belleville and Swansea, Illinois on June 24, 2024 after railroad construction closed the route to traffic. It’s open now.
Belleville News-Democrat
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a railroad crossing will be closed for repairs beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, near Grassy Branch Road and County Road.
The announcement said the closure would only last one day, but anyone using the road should expect delays and diversions on the day of the repairs.
The announcement noted that weather could play a role in when repairs would begin, so work could begin on another day if the weather deteriorates.
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