Gridley Road to close

Posted on October 5, 2017
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By WJBC Staff

GRIDLEY – Construction will begin on Gridley Road, which is also CH 29 or McLean County 1925 East Road, between P.J. Keller Highway, which is also CH 8 or 2250 Road, and U.S. Route 24, which is also 3100 North Road, on Oct. 9 through Nov. 30, weather permitting, for road work in this area.

To ensure the safety of the workers, there may be intermittent lane closures throughout the construction period. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.

Anyone with questions is asked to call the McLean County Highway Department at (309) 663-9445.

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