December 8, 2022 – One block of 8th Avenue West/CSAH 19 will be closed for approximately 60 minutes this afternoon (1-2pm), the Cook County Highway Department announced at 11:30am.

8th Avenue West will be closed between 1st and 2nd Streets while a local contractor removes a large white spruce on a residential property. Individuals traveling on 8th Avenue West can detour around the closure by taking 2nd Street to 10th Avenue West and 1st Street back to 8th Avenue West.

The highway department appreciates your patience during this closure.