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IDOT gives update on Rte. 13 construction process
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New bridge over Mississippi River set to open in southern Illinois
After three years of construction, a new bridge spanning the Mississippi River is nearing completion between Chester, Illinois and Perryville, Missouri, with traffic expected to shift onto the new structure in July. The new cable stayed bridge will replace the current Chester Bridge, which has connected the two communities since...
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Traffic backed up as crews respond to crash in westbound lanes of bridge in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews are responding to a crash in the westbound lanes of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, May 13. Traffic is slowed on the bridge going into Cape Girardeau from Illinois. First responders have part of the road blocked. The eastbound lanes are...
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Roundabout at N. High St., Deerwood Dr. in Jackson to open
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Drivers in Jackson may notice the new Deerwood roundabout at North High Street (Highway 61) and Deerwood Drive is finished. According to the city, the roundabout will open later in the day on Wednesday, May 13. They say a few things are unfinished, including one splitter...
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Grand opening set for new Chester Bridge
CHESTER, Ill. (HEARTLAND NEWS) - Transportation leaders say construction on the new Chester Bridge remains on schedule with an opening date. Crews continue working on both sides of the Mississippi River as traffic still moves across the existing bridge connecting Chester, Illinois, and Perryville, Missouri. Workers could be seen throughout...
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Heartland drivers share benefits of electric vehicles
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With national gas prices on the rise, many Americans are considering the transition to electric vehicles. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.54. And according to Neocharge, the total cost to fully charge an EV is between $8.00 to $19.00. Another upside that many owners speak about is maintenance. Electric vehicles don`t require things like oil changes and radiator replacements.