FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation notified the City of Carbondale of upcoming lane reductions at two railroad crossings located downtown. Beginning tonight (Monday, July 13) at 7:00 p.m., IL 13 (E. Walnut St) will be reduced to one lane near the S. Illinois Avenue intersection while crews make repairs to the CN/IC railroad crossing. IDOT expects the work to be complete by Wednesday, July 15, at 11:59 p.m.
Also, beginning tonight at 7:00 p.m., IL 13 (E. Main St) will be reduced to one lane at the CN/IC railroad crossing near the intersection with N. Illinois Avenue. IDOT says they expect this work to also be complete by Wednesday, July 15, at 11:59 p.m.
IDOT says traffic will be reduced to one lane through both crossings during the repairs. They encourage motorists to consider alternate routes to avoid the work area when feasible.
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