City of Wheaton, IL

Railroad Crossing at Washington Street Closed April 1-2

Wheaton Informs
Union Pacific Railroad has informed the City that necessary repairs to the Washington Street railroad crossing will require it to be closed from approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, through 5 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

The posted detour route will direct northbound Washington Street traffic:
  • East (right) on Crescent
  • North (left) on President
  • West (left) on College Avenue, and
  • North (right) on Washington Street
The detour will direct southbound Washington Street traffic:
  • East (left) on College Avenue
  • South (right) on President Street
  • West (right) on Crescent Street, and
  • South (left) on Washington Street