Illinois 33 at the railroad crossing near Beecher City to close Jan. 18 for repairs

For Immediate Release – January 12, 2022

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 33 near Beecher City will be closed from Tuesday, Jan. 18, through Wednesday, Jan. 19.

The closure is necessary to repair the surface crossing. A detour will be posted using County Highway 6 (Moccasin Road). Unfavorable weather conditions may cause the repairs to be rescheduled.

Only local traffic will be permitted on Illinois 33 between N 300th Street and County Road 400 E during the repairs. 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.

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