The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that U.S. 51 about 1.5 miles northeast of Pana will be closed for repairs to the Union Pacific railroad crossing. Paul Wappel is a Public Information Officer with IDOT and he said that the work is expected to begin around 4 a.m. and should be completed around noon.
A detour will be posted and no traffic will be allowed on U.S. 51 during the repairs. Motorists are urged to follow the detour and allow plenty of extra time for travel.
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