NEW BADEN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, IL 160 between E Hanover Street and Haselhorst Road in New Baden, in Clinton County will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 and continuing for two days through Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

The road closure is necessary to allow the Norfolk Southern Railroad to rehabilitate their crossing.

A marked detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure. The Department asks that travelers be patient and use extra caution near and throughout the work area. For questions, please contact Rebecca Tharp at 618-346-3197.