Work at rail crossing at Illinois 64 in Kings begins Nov. 16

KINGS - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, Illinois 64 at the Illinois Railway crossing in Kings will be closed for repairs on Monday, Nov. 16. The crossing is 2 miles west of Illinois 251.

Work will repair the at-grade crossing. The work is expected to take three days to complete. Traffic will follow a posted detour.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.

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