Illinois Traffic Alert: South Main St. Closure for Watermain Work Begins Friday 2/20
Water main repairs are planned for today (Friday, 2/20) on a busy Rockford throughfare that could cause some delays on your commute.
Full Lane Closure and Detour Details
According to a press release from the City of Rockford Public Works, emergency repair work will close both northbound lanes of South Main Street beginning at 7 am on Friday, February 20.
READ MORE: Country Superstar Announces Show at Illinois State Fair
Drivers traveling northbound on S. Main will be impacted between Loomis Street and Morgan Street, where lanes will be closed during construction. Clearly marked routes will be posted as motorists are detoured at 15th Avenue, and can travel west to Central Avenue, or east to Kishwaukee to continue north.
One-Day Project Weather Permitting
Local access within the construction zone will remain open for businesses and residential properties, with drivers being urged to slow down, follow posted work zone speed limits, and remain alert for crews working near traffic lanes.
According to the press release, work is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, February 20. But, with a possibility of snow and inclement weather, officials noted that progress is dependent on favorable weather conditions.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes to avoid delays.
LOOK: These are the highways in Illinois with the most fatalities.
Gallery Credit: Stacker
LOOK: Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor
Gallery Credit: Stacker