Wheaton rail work closes Main Street

Work began Monday on a construction project that will create a less-bumpy ride along Main Street in downtown Wheaton.

But first, residents will have to deal with a week’s worth of detours.

The work will level the crossing at the railroad tracks along Main Street. Union Pacific Railroad will oversee and pay for the project.

The crossing is one of five downtown, including Cross Street just east of the site.

City officials say drivers should keep an eye out for detours posted throughout downtown diverting traffic to other crossings.

Workers at the site said the project is expected to close the crossing until Monday, May 30.