Road Construction Announcement

• Weather permitting, Road District No. 5 will be performing Road Maintenance on D Road from Valmeyer Road, south to Steppig Road during the week of June 16^th. Please observe signage and flaggers, expect delays and possible closures. Use extreme caution when travelling D Road at this time.
• Monroe County Highway Department will be oiling Bluff Road from the County line, north to approximately Steffen Road.  Oiling will take place on Monday 6/9/2025, Tuesday 6/10/2025 and possibly Wednesday 6/11/2025.  Expect delays and short-term closures.  Please be aware of loose gravel, use caution and drive safely on Bluff Road.

Road Closure Announcements

• Bluff Road at its crossing of Carr Creek near Columbia will be restricted to 1 lane beginning on or around May 28^th.  The closure will be signalized.  In addition, Valmeyer Road at the intersection of Bluff Road will be closed to all traffic beginning on May 28^th.  Please expect delays and use extreme caution when travelling Bluff Road during this time.
• Replacement of the culvert on Baum Road/Maeystown Bypass just north of the Maeystown Firehouse will begin on Tuesday, May 27^th.  The road will remain open under a 1-lane, signalized condition.  Short term closures can be expected. Construction is expected to take 1 month.  Please use extra caution when traveling this road at this time.
• 6/13/2025 – WIEGAND ROAD HAS REOPENED – Wiegand Road will be closed at its intersection with IL Route 159 beginning Thursday, May 29^th and lasting approximately 2 weeks.

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