Road closures in Bloomington-Normal

Posted on October 2, 2015

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – IAA Drive northbound lanes will be closed at Rowe Drive until 3 p.m. for street repairs.

Drivers should consider alternate routes. For more information please contact Bloomington Public Works Department at (309) 434-2225.

In Normal, Henry Street will be closed from Shelbourne Drive to Lismore Lane from Monday, Oct. 5 until Friday, Oct. 9. Northbound Henry traffic will be routed east on Lismore Lane to Dublin Drive. This road closure is for concrete pavement replacement. Local traffic access will be maintained.

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