Emden
Emden, IL · Traffic & Transit
The State Journal-Register
Stevenson Drive paving project to slow Springfield traffic
A pavement resurfacing project on Stevenson Drive in Springfield is scheduled to begin Oct. 5, bringing lane closures and potential traffic delays along a heavily traveled corridor. The work will take place between Adloff Lane and the Interstate 55 ramps, according to a community announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The agency estimates the project will be completed by the end of the week. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays and allow additional travel time while crews complete the overlay project. Lane closures will be required during construction. IDOT said in the announcement that the work is intended to provide a smoother driving surface. Motorists are urged to watch for changing traffic patterns, follow posted speed limits, avoid using mobile devices in work zones and remain alert for construction workers and equipment. Drivers also are encouraged to seek alternate routes when possible. Rebuild Illinois investments continue statewide The Stevenson Drive project is part of IDOT's broader transportation improvement efforts under the Rebuild Illinois program. Over the next six years, IDOT plans to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck statewide through the program. According to the announcement, accomplishments through Year
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Diesel Fuel Spill On IL Route 16 Towards Shelbyville
The Tower Hill Fire Protection District is warning motorists about a roadway hazard along Illinois Route 16 between Tower Hill and Shelbyville. According to the fire district, a semi-tractor trailer discharged diesel fuel onto Illinois Route 16 while traveling eastbound toward Shelbyville. The spilled diesel could create slippery and hazardous...
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Chicago, Rockford + Peoria Junctions Named Illinois’ Most Feared by Motorcyclists.
A single wrong move at a busy junction can leave a motorcyclist with nowhere to escape. A driver turns across their path without looking. A vehicle drifts into their lane during a merge. Someone glances down at a phone, hesitates at the wrong moment or simply fails to see the motorcycle approaching.
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IL: With massive board exodus, new leaders step up at Pace
Amid churn at the CTA and Metra over the years, leadership at Pace has remained relatively stable, with its board composed mostly of current and former mayors. That changed this month. As a result of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the suburban bus agency underwent a refresh with about 75% of the board's members exiting and a slew of newcomers taking office.