IL Department of Transportation closing U.S. 150 crossing for renovations

Drivers in Henry County need to pay attention when driving on U.S. 150 next week.

In a news release, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that U.S. 150 at the BNSF Railroad crossing in Henry County will be closed from Monday, May 6, through Saturday, May 11. The crossing is north of Ophiem Road. The crossing closure will allow the railroad to remove and replace its at-grade crossing and repave the approaches. A marked detour will direct traffic to use Illinois 81, Interstate 74 and Illinois 17.

Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time driving through this area. They should consider using alternate routes when possible. Drivers should pay attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, avoid using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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