The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Illinois 148 in Williamson County of an upcoming road closure.

Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 6th, Illinois 148 will be closed between Illinois 13 and Old Illinois 13, weather permitting. The closure only impacts a small segment of road and is needed for replacement of a drainage structure. The road is expected to be open by 6 a.m. Monday, July 9th.

Access to all businesses and residences will remain open, but no through traffic will be allowed. Motorists should seek alternate routes. Message boards and signs will be in place to alert traffic of the closure.