OKAWVILLE, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that utility work by Okawville Sanitary on Illinois 160 at Spruce Street south of the junction of Illinois 160 and Illinois 177 will require a full closure for one-week beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Dec. 11.

A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment