Barriers were placed along the side of Dixie Highway at the intersection with 175th Street this week in preparation for the closure of a short section of Dixie Highway on May 20. The road soon will be closed from 175th Street north to 174th Street while crews replace a culvert, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The nearly $400,000 project is expected to be finished by July 5.
Barriers were placed along the side of Dixie Highway at the intersection with 175th Street this week in preparation for the closure of a short section of Dixie Highway on May 20.
The road soon will be closed from 175th Street north to 174th Street while crews replace a culvert, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The nearly $400,000 project is expected to be finished by July 5.
IDOT officials urged motorist to find alternative routes, to expect delays and use caution when workers are present if they must travel near the construction area.
A signed detour route will direct traffic to 171st Street, Wood Street/Governors Highway and 175th Street.
Motorists will continue to have access to businesses and parking along Cheker Square via Governors Highway.