Illinois 18 in Henry to close Sept. 9

HENRY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 18 between Railroad Avenue and Commercial Street in Henry will close Sept. 9.

The closure is necessary for the Iowa Interstate Railroad to make repairs to its crossing and is expected to last four days. Detours will be posted as follows:

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. 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.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com and www.gettingaroundpeoria.com.