Plainfield, IL – Drivers in Plainfield and surrounding Will County communities should plan for delays this week as the Renwick Road railroad crossing closes for several days beginning Monday morning.
According to the Village of Plainfield, CN Railroad is scheduled to begin track repairs at the Renwick Road crossing, located just east of Boulevard Place, on Monday, November 17, at 9 a.m. The work will require a full closure of the crossing through Friday, November 21, with no vehicle access during the repair period.
The village said a marked detour will be posted throughout the week, directing drivers around the construction zone. Motorists traveling between Plainfield, Joliet, Romeoville, and nearby neighborhoods should factor extra time into their commute, especially during the morning and afternoon rush periods when Renwick Road typically carries heavier traffic volumes.
Local officials noted that CN Railroad’s repairs are considered necessary to improve long-term safety and ride quality at the crossing, which sees consistent freight activity. The closure is expected to impact school-related travel, delivery routes, and residents who depend on Renwick Road as a primary east-west connector.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes beginning Monday morning and to monitor updates from the Village of Plainfield should the schedule shift due to weather or construction conditions. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the day Friday, November 21, once all repairs are completed.
Residents who live near Renwick Road or travel through the corridor regularly are invited to share whether the closure has added time to their commute or whether the posted detours are helping maintain traffic flow.
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