Illinois 170 closing at rail crossing in Seneca Sept. 17

SENECA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the CSX railroad crossing on Illinois 170 in Seneca will be closed for repairs beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17. The work is expected to take one day to complete.

A detour will not be posted. Traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.

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