Raney Closed at Fayette As of Wednesday

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that access to Raney Street from Fayette Avenue in Effingham will be blocked beginning Wednesday, July 19.

This intersection closure is part of the $21.8 million Fayette Avenue reconstruction project. A marked detour will be in place utilizing Henrietta Street and Grove Avenue. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Fayette Avenue during this closure, and all commercial buildings will remain accessible. Access will be permitted once the reconstruction of the intersection at Raney Street is completed, which is scheduled for the middle of September.

Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. Drivers are urged to pay close 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.