Elmhurst railroad crossing closed for repairs
The Union Pacific Railroad has closed the West Avenue railroad crossing in Elmhurst between First Street and Alexander Boulevard to correct a rail defect at the crossing.
The closure began this morning and will continue through Halloween.
Traffic on West Avenue will be diverted eastbound to First Street or Alexander and then to Myrtle Avenue to cross the railroad tracks. A detour route has been posted.
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