Weekend closure of Illinois 37 begins Sept. 18

Closure scheduled

The Illinois Department of Transportation has scheduled a weekend closure of Illinois 37 in Williamson County beginning Sept. 18. The closure affects the state route and is tied to work overseen by the transportation department.

The announcement establishes Sept. 18 as the start date. It describes the work as a weekend closure, meaning the restriction is planned around a weekend period rather than as an ongoing closure.

What drivers should know

Drivers who use Illinois 37 in Williamson County should plan for the route to be closed when the work begins. The announcement does not identify the closure’s exact start or end time, the specific section of Illinois 37 affected, or a detour route.

Those details matter for people traveling through the area, including residents and other motorists who normally use the highway. Travelers should check updates from the Illinois Department of Transportation before making a trip that depends on Illinois 37.

Timing

The closure is scheduled to begin Sept. 18. The announcement does not state a year or provide a separate reopening date.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is the agency responsible for the roadwork notice. Any later update about the work, traffic routing or when the highway will reopen would come from the department.