Illinois Route 33 Near Beecher City to Close July 6

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Illinois Route 33 will close at the railroad crossing just east of Beecher City on July 6.

The closure is necessary for Union Pacific Railroad crews to repair the crossing and is expected to last one to two days. A detour will be posted to direct traffic onto Moccasin Road, which is County Highway 6.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through the area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay attention to changed 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 7 updates, follow them on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict7 or view area construction details on IDOT's traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.