Traffic & Transit

Union Pacific Railroad Repairs Planned In Kane County

Full road closures are planned for about two days for each of the eight repairs throughout Kane County.

Repairs on eight Union Pacific railroad crossings in Kane County will begin Monday, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
Repairs on eight Union Pacific railroad crossings in Kane County will begin Monday, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office. (Kane County Sheriff's Office)

KANE COUNTY, IL — Repairs are planned for the remainder of August at eight Union Pacific railroad crossings in Kane County, the sheriff's office said.

Repairs will begin Monday, and each crossing will require a full roadway closure for two days. Closures will be staggered so only two roads are closed for one overlapping day at a time.

Here's a look at the schedule:

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  • Francis Road: Monday, Aug. 19 from 7 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 a.m.
  • Meredith Road: Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. to Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 a.m.
  • Howard Road: Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 7 a.m. to Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 a.m.
  • Liberty Street: Thursday, Aug. 22 from 7 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 a.m.
  • Pleasant Street: Monday, Aug. 26 from 7 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 a.m.
  • Countyline Road: Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7 a.m. to Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 a.m.
  • Pritchard Road: Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 a.m.
  • Airport Road: Thursday, Aug. 29 from 7 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m

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