The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 17 at the Union Pacific railroad crossing in Dwight will be closed for repairs beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, October 22. The work is expected to take five days to complete.

A posted detour will direct motorists to use Illinois 47 and Old Route 66.  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.  IDOT has more info at www.GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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