U.S. 136 in McLean to Close for Railroad Crossing Repairs

Overnight closures scheduled for February 11-12, 2026 as part of Rebuild Illinois infrastructure program

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. 136 in McLean will be closed overnight on February 11-12, 2026 for Union Pacific to replace the railroad crossing between West and Hamilton streets. A detour will be posted, and motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes if possible.

Why it matters

The closure is part of the state's Rebuild Illinois program, a multi-year, $33.2 billion investment to improve highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure across the state. The McLean crossing project is one of thousands of planned improvements under the initiative.

The details

The U.S. 136 closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 11 and 12, 2026 to allow Union Pacific to replace the railroad crossing. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, avoid mobile device use, and watch for workers and equipment in the work zone.

  • The U.S. 136 closure will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 11-12, 2026.
  • Over the next six years, IDOT plans to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois.

The players

Illinois Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Illinois' transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and rail crossings.

Union Pacific

The railroad company that operates the crossing on U.S. 136 in McLean and will be replacing it as part of the project.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This closure is part of Illinois' broader Rebuild Illinois infrastructure program, which is investing billions to improve highways, bridges, and other transportation assets across the state over the next several years. The temporary disruption to traffic on U.S. 136 will help facilitate necessary upgrades to the railroad crossing that will benefit the local community in the long run.