Road closures planned as Mattoon building collapse cleanup set to begin

Cleanup efforts for a building that collapsed in Mattoon back in August will begin next week.

The Mattoon Fire Department said cleanup led by Curry Construction will begin Monday. Westbound Prairie Avenue will be open to Niemanns and Scheff’s from 19th Street.

MFD said the closures are expected to last two weeks and anticipates completion before the city’s downtown Christmas celebration and parade on Dec. 4.

The building, which housed eight different businesses, collapsed in Downtown Mattoon Aug. 20. No injuries were reported.