Update: Planned repairs to close Illinois 185 southeast of Hillsboro
Update 9/12: Repairs have been delayed and are scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 16 and to end on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen will be closed for repairs beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. The closure is estimated to last until Thursday, Oct. 10.
The closure is necessary to repair the road due to mine subsidence. The Deer Run Mine will fund all repairs on Illinois 185. The contractor hired by the mine to complete the repairs will post and maintain a detour using Vandalia Road (Illinois 127), School Street (Illinois 16), Fillmore Trail (CR 1050 N) and Coffeen Road.
Only local traffic will be permitted on Illinois 185 between County Road 900 N and Coffeen Road during the repairs. The proposed road closure is south of the entrance to the John A. Graham Correctional Center so that traffic will not be restricted entering the facility. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing 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 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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Joe Schatteman
Paul Wappel
