Bridge over I-80 in Bureau County closed for repairs

PRINCETON – A bridge carrying a rural road over an interstate in Bureau County is being closed due to needing repair. On Monday the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the 645 East Road bridge over I-80 north of Sheffield had failures on its deck and could not be safely repaired to reopen to traffic. Authorities say temporary repairs were made under the bridge to protect traffic from debris. Replacement of the structure may take until 2025.