Health & Fitness
Railroad Maintenance Causes Closures On Ogden Avenue In La Grange
Ogden Avenue from La Grange Road to East Avenue will be closed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on three Sundays; Aug. 13, Aug. 20, and Aug. 27.
LA GRANGE, IL — Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad is planning to close Ogden Avenue at the BNSF railroad crossing to perform bridge repairs. According to a release from the village, the repairs will include replacement of all railroad track, ties, crossing mats and asphalt in order to keep the track in serviceable condition.
A complete closure of Ogden Avenue from La Grange Road to East Avenue will be required for this work from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on three Sundays; Aug. 13, Aug. 20, and Aug. 27. According to the release, traffic will be detoured to East Avenue, 47th Street and La Grange Road. Signs will be posted in the area designating the detour route for motorists while the crossing is under construction. Traffic delays are expected and motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes to avoid the work zone.
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