U.S. 51 closure scheduled near Cairo for bridge removal

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAIRO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that U.S. 51 near Cairo Junior/Senior High School in Alexander County will close at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, to allow crews to remove an old, unused railroad bridge over the highway near Union Street.

The road is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15.

Motorists are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions, obey posted speed limits, avoid using mobile devices, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.

For updates, follow construction details on the agency’s traveler information map at GettingAroundIllinois.com.