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Construction on I-55 near Scott City, Mo. expected to end soon
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (Heartland News) - Interstate 55 near Scott City has become a source of frustration for drivers as delayed construction times and bumper-to-bumper traffic continue in the region. MoDOT Assistant Resident Engineer Zachary Lee said that a combination of other reasons is behind the delays and traffic on...
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Jackson gravel roads improvement project begins Tuesday
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson’s Gravel Roads Improvement Program is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 25, with several streets set to receive asphalt overlays. The city’s contractor, Black Diamond Paving LLC, doing business as Paving Pros, is expected to begin work Tuesday. Streets included...
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South Sprigg Street reopens after major renovation
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — South Sprigg Street has reopened following a major renovation project from Southern Expressway to Shawnee Parkway/Highway 74. The roadway reopened last week, but drivers are urged to use caution as crews complete remaining work. The project included a new driving surface, replacement of a 105-year-old water main, sewer repairs and stormwater improvements.
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Westbound Rt. 13 traffic impacted by HAZMAT crash response
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Westbound lanes of Illinois 13 in Carterville have been impacted by a semi-truck crash. According to the Carterville Fire Department, they were called to the crash scene near the intersection with Samuel Road at approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. According to emergency crews, the semi-truck...
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Fredericktown intersection reopens following gas leak
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo., (KBSI) — UPDATE- The intersection is now open. An intersection in Fredericktown remains closed while crews repair a gas main that was struck by a utility contractor. The Fredericktown Fire Department said the leak happened near the intersection of Kingsbury Boulevard and Garland Street while a contractor...
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Route Z to close for more than a year for Hubble Creek bridge replacements
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A section of Route Z near Gordonville will close beginning Monday, Aug. 24, as crews replace two aging bridges over Hubble Creek. The Missouri Department of Transportation said contractor crews will replace the bridges over Hubble Creek and Hubble Creek Overflow. Both one-lane structures will be replaced with wider bridges capable of carrying two lanes of traffic.
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Highway Z bridge closure, county road paving set to begin Aug. 24
GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Drivers in the Gordonville area should prepare for multiple road projects beginning Aug. 24, including the closure of the Highway Z bridges. According to an update from the Gordonville Fire Protection District, the Missouri Department of Transportation is expected to begin closing the two bridges on Highway Z the week of Aug. 24.
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County crews looking to assist during Route Z bridge closure
Cape Girardeau County Road and Bridge crews are preparing for ways to help ease the closure of a major route within the county next week. According to MoDOT, the double one-lane bridges on Route Z outside of Gordonville will close beginning the week of Aug. 17. The project will include...
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North Sprigg Street closed due to water main break in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A portion of North Sprigg Street is closed in both directions Thursday morning due to a water main break. According to the City of Cape Girardeau, the closure is in the area of Normal Avenue and Washington Avenue. Drivers should avoid the area and...