Clinton County: Illinois 160 closure begins May 30

NEW BADEN – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Illinois 160 from 3.1 miles south of U.S. 50 to 2.3 miles north of Illinois 161 will start, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Friday, May 30, for box culvert and roadway repairs.

All lanes of Illinois 160 will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by Tuesday, Aug. 12.

During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows:

Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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