City Administrator Brian Melton reported, “According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, IL Route 78 from S. Cherry Street to Academic Drive in Morrison, IL, will be closed, starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This closure is to complete the reconstruction of this State Highway Corridor in Morrison.
“This part of IL Route78 is also known as S. Cherry Street, E. Wall Street, S. Clinton Street, and Portland Avenue. Fischer Excavating (Freeport, IL,) is the Contractor, which is the same contractor that completed the City’s watermain infrastructure for this project.
“Construction will generally start at Academic Drive and progress north and then west. A detour has been established, but much like last year, local traffic may have limited access to maneuver through areas of the road closure with caution.
“We appreciate your tolerance and cooperation!”