By Lisa Halberstadt on February 23, 2026
Category: News & Announcements

2026 0223 Madigan Creek Phase I - Bell School Road Lane Closure

Press Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 23, 2026

Contact: Sean Von Bergen

Winnebago County Highway Dept.

Office: (815)319-4034

Fax: (815)319-4001

South Bell School Road Bike Path and Lane Closure

The southbound outside lane of Bell School Road and the multi-use path between Waterford Drive and Temple Court, in the Village of Cherry Valley, will be closed intermittently between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm for the next 4 weeks. This is for tree and brush clearing along Madigan Creek. The work is scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.South Bell School Road will remain open to traffic. Duration of the work and lane closure is dependent on the weather. Motorists should use caution and be prepared to stop. The path and all traffic lanes will be open in the evenings and weekends.