KAMPSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announces the Kampsville Ferry will close at 5 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, due to a significant ice collection in the Illinois River.

"This closure will remain in place until the Illinois River clears and the Kampsville Ferry can make consistent safe crossings," IDOT said.

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"Please consider the Joe Page Bridge at Hardin and Brussels Ferry north of Grafton to access and egress Calhoun County during this closure."

For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction.

Details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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