Road Closure - Jackson Street between IL 57 & South 8th

Next date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 06:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 03:00 PM

Reconstruction of Jackson Street from South 5th to South 7th Street will begin Wednesday, April 29, 2026 . Closure is expected to last until September.

Work will start at the intersection of South 5th and Jackson Streets. The following closures will be in effect:

• Jackson Street from IL 57 (Front St.) to South 6th Street

• South 5th Street from Van Buren to Adams Street

As construction progresses, the intersections of South 6th & Jackson and South 7th & Jackson will also be closed.

Project scope includes the replacement of 676 feet of 15" sanitary sewer, 1,234 feet of 6" water main, new bituminous pavement with curb and gutter, new sidewalks, and bituminous overlay of South 7th Street from Van Buren to Jackson.

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists should plan alternate routes and expect increased traffic in the area during construction hours.

 

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