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Upcoming road closures: bridge
projects near Mt. Pulaski
[September 19, 2026]
Beginning the week of September
28th, construction will begin on multiple bridges south of Mt.
Pulaski. The projects are located on 1500th Avenue between 050
Street and 200th Street. They are approximately 4 miles south of Mt.
Pulaski near the Lake Fork Ditch. 1500th Avenue will be closed to
traffic during construction, which will last until December.
The existing bridges are in poor condition. Both were constructed in
1968 and the pilings under the abutments are rotting. Both bridges
will be completely removed and replaced with concrete box culverts.
Two more bridges will also be replaced later this year under the
same construction contract.
The project was awarded to Otto Baum Company, Inc. located in
Morton, Illinois. The low bid on the project was $1,398,300. State
bridge funds will be used for 80% of the cost. Logan County and Mt.
Pulaski Township will use local property tax funds to split the
remaining 20% local share. By replacing four structures in a single
contract, we are able to improve construction efficiency and get
better pricing.
Cooperation and patience are always appreciated during the
construction season as we continue to improve the safety of our
roads and bridges. Status of our local construction projects can be
found on the News & Closures page of the County Highway Department
website.
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