Illinois 72 closes in Davis Junction on July 14

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Illinois 72 will be closed at the Illinois Railway crossing in Davis Junction in Ogle County beginning on Monday, July 14. The crossing is located nearly a mile west of Illinois 251.

The closure will allow the railroad to perform needed maintenance to their at-grade crossing. The road is anticipated to be closed for a week. A detour will be posted directing traffic to use Illinois 251, Illinois 64 and Meridian Road.

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