Elwood, IL – Motorists in Elwood should prepare for delays this weekend as Mississippi Avenue will be temporarily closed for railroad crossing repairs, officials announced Wednesday.
According to the Elwood Police and Fire Protection District, the closure is required for Union Pacific Railroad maintenance on the Mississippi Avenue crossing between Douglas Street and Matteson Street.
Beginning Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7 p.m., the crossing will close in both directions. The road is expected to reopen by Monday, October 27, at 7 p.m. During the 24-hour closure, no eastbound or westbound traffic will be allowed through the area.
Message boards and barricades will alert drivers to the closure, and officials urge motorists to use extra caution near construction zones and follow all posted detours.
The marked detour route includes Route 53 north to Manhattan Road, west on Manhattan to Brandon Road, south on Brandon Road, and south on Chicago Street to Mississippi Avenue.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the temporary closure.
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