Traffic & Transit

Detours To Take Effect For Rail Repairs On Cross Street

A rail defect will cause closures on Cross Street near the Metra crossing.

A rail defect will cause closures on Cross Street near the Metra crossing.
A rail defect will cause closures on Cross Street near the Metra crossing. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

WHEATON, IL — Detours are expected to begin July 17 as work to repair a rail defect takes place near the Metra crossing on Cross Street.

The following detours will be in effect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., per an update from the City of Wheaton.

Northbound on Cross Street

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Take Liberty Drive west to Main Street. Turn right on Main Street, then head east on Front Street. From Front Street, turn left at Cross Street to resume a northbound route.

South bound on Cross Street

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Take Wesley Street west to Main Street. Turn left on Main Street, then head east to Liberty Drive. From Liberty Drive, turn right at Cross Street to resume a southbound route.

It's expected the road work will be underway through July 21 at 5 pm.

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