Posts Tagged ‘IDOT’
Ice leads to power outages, but few other problems
While it made for spectacular winter scenery, an ice storm predicted for the region fortunately failed to rear its ugly head. An icy freeze out shut down most activities throughout…
Read MoreMan injured in Hecker crash on the mend
A 28-year-old Dupo native continues to recover from serious injuries sustained when he was trapped for more than 80 hours in his crashed SUV near Hecker before being found by…
Read MoreMan rescued days after crashing near Hecker
It was the type of scenario that sends chills down the spines of parents and fear that spawned the phrase, “Call me when you get home.” But thanks to two…
Read MoreRoad work on I-255 begins this weekend
Interstate 255 in St. Clair and Monroe counties will be restricted from three lanes to one lane during the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 15.…
Read MoreIDOT explains local roundabout decision
A new roundabout being constructed on Route 156 at Lakeview Drive just west of Route 3 in Waterloo has scarcely escaped the notice of motorists in the community over recent…
Read MoreIDOT gives Route 3 project update
Work continues on the Route 3 improvement project in Waterloo, with an expected completion date still set for the end of this year. The Illinois Department of Transportation said Moore…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers approve stopgap budget
Thursday marked the end of Illinois’ fiscal year 2016, and citizens anticipated results of a day-long legislative session in Springfield, which finally turned out a stopgap budget. “The stopgap budget…
Read MoreLawmakers leaning toward budget stopgap
In the midst of a financial crisis, Illinois Democratic leaders and Republican Governor Bruce Rauner failed yet again this month to reach a compromise on the budget. Now, the end…
Read MorePark Street closed east of Route 3
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today, Friday, at 2:30 p.m., that Park Street/Route 156 just east of Route 3 in Waterloo is now closed to traffic as part of…
Read MorePark Street closure begins April 15
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week that Route 156/Park Street east of Route 3 in Waterloo will be closed to traffic beginning April 15 as part of the…
Read MoreRoute 3 work nearing completion
Work is progressing on the widening of Route 3 and other highway improvements in Waterloo as the project remains on schedule to be completed by the end of this year.…
Read MoreSoggy holiday weekend leads to flooding concerns
Following a soggy Christmas weekend, even more rainfall in the St. Louis region on Monday resulted in several inches received over a four-day span, causing concern for flood-prone lands and…
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