Railroad signals upgrade on 22nd Street in Decatur to take place Jan. 23-24

DECATUR – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to upgrade the signals and circuitry at the railroad crossing just north of U.S. 36 on Illinois 121 (22^nd Street) in Decatur is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. ​ Work will begin at 8 a.m. and should conclude at 5 p.m. both days. ​

Upgrades will be installed by the Decatur and Eastern Illinois Railroad. The northbound turn lane from eastbound U.S. 36 will be closed to accommodate the upgrades. Traffic may use 23^rd Street and William Street as an alternate route. ​

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 IDOT District 7 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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