Illinois 78 Main Street Crossing in Kewanee to Close for Repairs
Illinois 78 (Main Street) at the BNSF Railway crossing in Kewanee is closing for repairs between Fifth Street and Loomis Street.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 6, 2026 — A section of Illinois 78, known locally as Main Street, in Kewanee will be closed to traffic to facilitate necessary repairs at the BNSF Railway crossing. The closure will impact the roadway between Fifth Street and Loomis Street.
The exact start date and duration for the repairs were not provided. Motorists and residents in the area should anticipate traffic disruptions and plan alternate routes accordingly. Details regarding detours or the specific nature of the repairs were not immediately available.
The BNSF Railway crossing is a key thoroughfare for both local and regional transportation. The closure is intended to ensure the safety and integrity of the railway infrastructure and the roadway surface. Further information regarding the timeline and any associated detours will be released by the relevant authorities as it becomes available.
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