Wheaton Railroad Crossing Repairs to Cause Detours

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The railroad crossing at West Street in Wheaton, Illinois will be closed on Monday, February 23rd from 9am to 4pm to accommodate repair work. Northbound and southbound traffic on West Street will be detoured during this time.

Why it matters

The West Street railroad crossing is a major thoroughfare in Wheaton, so the one-day closure will significantly impact commuter traffic in the area. Residents and businesses near the crossing will need to plan for the detours.

The details

The repair work will require closing the railroad crossing at West Street. Northbound traffic will be detoured east onto Liberty Drive, south onto Wheaton Avenue, east onto Willow Avenue, north onto Main Street, and west onto Wesley Street before heading back north on West Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured east onto Front Street, south onto Main Street, west onto Liberty Drive, and then back south on West Street.

• The detours will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

What’s next

Residents and commuters should plan alternate routes to avoid the West Street railroad crossing on February 23rd.