Posts Tagged ‘I-255’
Stolen vehicle pursued on I-255
A vehicle stolen Thursday morning in Belleville made its way into Monroe County before speeding west into St. Louis County. Shortly before 10:15 a.m., an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio…
Read MoreFatal crash involving pedestrian on I-255
The Illinois State Police said it is investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash early Saturday morning on I-255 near Grizzlies Ballpark. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 2:50 a.m.…
Read MoreDupo project seeks RAISE
The Village of Dupo is currently encouraging members of the community to voice support for its proposed new I-255 interchange, the latest push to help the long-awaited project finally reach…
Read MoreFriday morning pursuit in Monroe County
A Columbia police officer briefly pursued a gray pickup truck on I-255 westbound at about 9:20 a.m. Friday. The truck had Missouri plates and was last seen in the area…
Read MoreI-255 work in Monroe County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced extended lane restrictions on southbound I-255 between Route 3 (Exit 6) and the Jefferson Barracks Bridge in Monroe County through 3 p.m. Saturday, March…
Read MoreThefts from unlocked vehicles in Valmeyer
Police are investigating nine reports thus far of unlocked vehicles entered early Wednesday morning in Valmeyer, with money and miscellaneous small items stolen. Shortly after 4:20 a.m., a resident leaving…
Read MoreFatal crash on I-255 near Cahokia Heights
The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on I-255 southbound near Cahokia Heights. The crash occurred about 5:35 a.m. The interstate was closed from milepost…
Read MoreWintry weather Friday in Monroe County
Light snow and sleet on Friday resulted in emergency personnel checking on vehicles off the roadway during the early afternoon in Columbia and other portions of Monroe County. No injuries…
Read MoreIncident on JB Bridge
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2:15 a.m. Wednesday for the report of a female subject standing outside of her vehicle on the Missouri side of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge over…
Read MoreMonday morning incident on JB Bridge
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 8:15 a.m. Monday for the report of a man standing and looking over the Jefferson Barracks Bridge above the Mississippi River on I-255. The man…
Read MoreI-255 lane closure Friday near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound I-255 milemarker 14.6 south of Exit 15 (Mousette Lane) in St. Clair County beginning this…
Read MoreColumbia biz district considered
While many businesses seek locations which may easily be seen in high-traffic areas, commuters who enter Columbia from I-255 via Route 3 see mostly trees and grass along the highway.…
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