Wheaton’s Cross Street railroad crossing to close July 17-21

Railroad crossing with flashing light. Taken on the Union Pacific crossing on Nachusa Avenue in Dixon on April 18, 2023.

Repairs to the Cross Street railroad crossing in Wheaton will require it to be closed from about 9 a.m. July 17 through 5 p.m. July 21.

Union Pacific Railroad recently identified a rail defect at the Cross Street crossing and will perform these repairs to ensure the safety of both rail and vehicle traffic, according to a news release.

The posted detour route will direct northbound Cross Street traffic:

  • West (left) on Liberty Drive
  • North (right) on Main Street
  • East (right) on Front Street, and
  • North (left) on Cross Street

The detour will direct southbound Cross Street traffic:

  • West (right) on Wesley Street
  • South (left) on Main Street
  • East (left) on Liberty Drive, and
  • South (right) on Cross Street
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