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Southwest Illinois Connector sees some progress
After being talked about for decades, the massive Southwest Illinois Connector project is getting closer to starting construction, as it recently secured new funding and the Illinois Department of Transportation…
Read MoreLocal projects in state construction plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Gov. JB Pritzker released a $20.7 billion highway improvement plan for 2022-2027 recently that included several local projects. Many of those projects have already…
Read MoreCPD chief ends successful career
In his final days as Columbia’s police chief, Jerry Paul reflected on a 28-year law enforcement career and accomplishments while at the helm of the department. Prior to arriving in…
Read MoreI-255 project to be completed by Nov. 1
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced during a visit to the region Thursday that the Interstate 255 rehabilitation project will be completed by Nov. 1, almost…
Read MoreCounty talks highway grants, COVID funds
Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger received the go-ahead to apply for grants to connect sidewalks in Waterloo and raise Bluff Road from floodwaters during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County…
Read MoreRoute 3 road work in Randolph County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Route 3 from First Street in Ruma north to the Monroe County line will be intermittently restricted beginning Oct. 5. These lane restrictions…
Read MoreEvening lane closures on I-255 in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced nighttime lane closures will occur on southbound I-255 from two miles north of Exit 6 in Columbia to one mile south of the same…
Read MoreI-255 project moving to south section
Work continues to move forward on schedule with the northern section of the I-255 rehabilitation project and preparations are now being made for a switchover to the southern section. Beginning…
Read MoreLocal projects in capital plan
Lawmakers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials released details last week of work planned as part of the approximately $45 billion capital plan the General Assembly passed this year. The…
Read MoreRoute 3 lane restrictions in Waterloo begin Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that Route 3 from Country Club Lane in Waterloo to the Randolph County line will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, Sept.…
Read MoreI-255 lane restrictions begin next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that daily lane restrictions will be encountered on both eastbound and westbound I-255 at exit 6 near Columbia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Read MoreNB lane closures Tuesday on I-255 north of Dupo
Drivers should expect significant traffic delays on northbound I-255 north of Dupo, between mile post 12 and Route 157, beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 18, to repair concrete on the…
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