Road work begins in Normal

Posted on June 15, 2020
Drivers in Normal can expect delays as road work begins, (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – Beginning Monday, drivers can expect delays as road work begins.

Susan Drive, immediately south of Fort Jesse Road, will be closed for concrete pavement. The closure will remain in effect until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19.

Access will be available to adjacent properties. City officials recommend drivers use Hershey Road and East College Avenue as a detour.

Additionally, drivers can expect delays as asphalt crack, and joint sealing on West Rabb Road from Constitution Trail Crossing west to Parkside Road takes place.

There will be lane reductions in both directions.

Access to Heartland Community College and the Corn Crib will be available at all times.

The crack and joint sealing will last two days.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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