The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the IDOT Detour Committee approved next week’s road closure of First Avenue (IL Route 171) at the request of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad. This closure is to allow BNSF to complete repairs on the railroad underpass. First Avenue will be closed to all traffic on Monday, September 15 at 5:00 am through Monday, September 22 at 5:00 pm. During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Ogden Avenue, La Grange Road, and 31st Street.
While most of the traffic will be routed along the detour, increased traffic should be expected on roads adjacent to the closure. The closure might also increase traffic on Forest Avenue in Riverside and Washington, Prairie and Maple Avenues in Brookfield. Expect extended travel time around Riverside-Brookfield High School and Hollywood School. Please note Forest Avenue/Ridgewood Road will be remain open to vehicular traffic.
Please allow extra travel time and follow all posted detour signs.