TRAFFIC ALERT: Rockford Street Closures Planned for Watermain Work

Besides the snow and winter weather causing travel issues around Rockford on Wednesday, there are road closures planned this week.

Two Rockford Corridors Impacted by Utility Projects

Drivers in Rockford should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions over the next couple of days as city crews move forward with watermain work on two busy roadways.

Beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, January 21, the northbound lane of 20th Street will be closed to through traffic between 18th Avenue and 17th Avenue, according to the press release.

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Northbound drivers will be detoured to Woodruff Avenue to continue north, with detour signage posted at the intersection of 19th Avenue and 20th Street.

City officials confirmed that residential and business access along the 20th Street corridor will remain active during the project, and construction is expected to be completed by the end of Wednesday (1/21).

Newburg Road Lane Reduction on January 22

On Thursday, January 22, beginning at 7 am, westbound traffic on the 5600 block of Newburg Road will be reduced to one lane.

No detours are expected, and access to nearby homes and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Work is expected to be completed by day's end on Friday (1/23).

Safety and Weather Conditions Remain Key Factors

Both projects are dependent on favorable weather conditions, and with 3 to 5 inches of snow possible until Wednesday morning, there may be a postponement.

When traveling through an active construction zone, drivers are urged to obey posted work zone speed limits and remain alerts for workers near active traffic lanes.