The LaSalle County Highway Department has announced the closure of the bridge on E 1st Road over Spring Creek in Troy Grove Township, effective Monday, April 21, 2025. This decision follows the identification of structural deficiencies during an inspection conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The closure aims to prioritize the safety of residents and motorists, and the bridge will remain inaccessible until the required repairs are completed. It is situated half a mile north of N 36th Road, which marks the Dimmick/Troy Grove Township line, and three miles west of the Village of Troy Grove.