Plainfield, IL – Commuters in Plainfield will see a new road closure this week as rail crews continue maintenance work across the area. The Canadian National (CN) team has finished improvements at the 119th Street Railroad Crossing, which has now reopened to traffic.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, CN will begin work at the 127th Street crossing on Thursday, October 16, at 8 a.m. The crossing will be closed to all traffic during repairs, and detour routes will be posted to guide drivers around the area.
The 127th Street closure is expected to impact local traffic patterns near residential neighborhoods and nearby access routes to Route 30. Motorists should plan extra travel time and follow posted signs for alternate routes during the closure.
The Plainfield Police Department did not specify how long the closure will last, but residents can expect updates through official city and police channels as work progresses.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution near construction areas and to stay alert for workers and changing traffic patterns.
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