Traffic & Transit
Northwest Highway Lane Closed For Water Main Repair: Village Of Palatine
Work is expected to take several hours Tuesday, according to the public works department.
PALATINE, IL — Motorists traversing Northwest Highway should anticipate a lane closure for several hours Tuesday due to necessary water main repairs. The Village of Palatine Public Works Department is currently addressing an issue on Northwest Highway at Franklin Avenue. This work specifically affects the eastbound curb lane of Northwest Highway.
According to an 8:43 a.m. traffic alert from the Village, the closure extends from Maple Street to an area east of Franklin Avenue. Traffic eastbound on Northwest Highway will be maintained in the inside lane. Drivers are advised that the work is expected to take several hours to complete.
No specific detour route has been posted for this repair. The public works department recommends that drivers consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays in the affected area. This measure is in place to allow crews to safely and efficiently conduct the water main repair, according to the alert.
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The Village said updates regarding the completion of the work will be provided as they become available.
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