posted on 4/4/23
Date: April 4, 2023
From: Brian J. Carter, P.E. & P.L.S. - County Engineer
RE: Road Closure
N E W S R E L E A S E
CLOSURE DUE TO IDOT HIGHWAY 61 CONSTRUCTION
The following route will be closed Wednesday, April 5th - Thursday, April 6th and Monday, April 10th due to setting bridge beams.
- Each day closure won’t start prior to 9 a.m.
- Each day the goal is to reopen the road by 3 p.m. However scheduling may require a later opening.
Mediapolis Road
(immediately west of Hwy. 61 intersection.)
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