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Work on Illinois 165 in Ford County starts Sept. 21

The Illinois Department of Transportation has scheduled work on Illinois 165 in Ford County to begin Sept. 21.

Ford County Illinois DeskSeptember 11, 2026
Work on Illinois 165 in Ford County starts Sept. 21

Key takeaways

  • Illinois 165 work in Ford County is scheduled to begin Sept. 21.
  • The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the project start date.
  • The announcement identifies the route and county but does not set an end date.

Work date set

The Illinois Department of Transportation has scheduled work on Illinois 165 in Ford County to begin Sept. 21.

The announcement identifies the road and county affected, along with the planned start date. The work is a state transportation project involving Illinois 165, a state route in Ford County.

What residents know now

The Sept. 21 date gives residents and road users a point to watch for the beginning of the project. The announcement does not establish how long the work will last or describe specific construction activities.

People who use Illinois 165 in Ford County should look for additional notices from the Illinois Department of Transportation as the start date approaches. Those updates may provide information about the schedule and how the project will affect travel.

Next steps

The immediate next step is the scheduled start of work on Sept. 21. Any changes to the timing or additional transportation information would come through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

What to watch

  • The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sept. 21 start date.
  • Future IDOT updates about the project schedule.
  • Additional notices about travel conditions on Illinois 165.

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