Prospect Ave Crossing Closed for Week | Chicago News

Clarendon Hills braces for a major commute headache as the only railroad crossing in town—Prospect Avenue—shuts down for a full week starting Thursday, August 1st, to replace all three tracks, the crossing surface, and surrounding asphalt. With schools like Prospect and Walker Elementary gearing up for the new year, residents face detours via Hinsdale or Westmont crossings, adding significant travel time. BNSF Railroad insists the work can’t be delayed, though officials did notify the school district and will install detour signs to ease the transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9dc8445dc7403ce