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I-57/74 ramp closure begins Tuesday evening
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Drivers in the Champaign area should expect some changes starting Tuesday evening when traveling at the I-57/74 interchange. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the ramp from eastbound I-74 to southbound I-57 will be closed for about two weeks. Officials said the closure will allow crews to complete permanent erosion control […]
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New Transmission Line Between Peru And Princeton Gets Final Route Approval
If you live along and north of Interstate 80 between Peru and Princeton, expect to be contacted by Ameren representatives. The power company says now that its new transmission line route has been approved by the state, they are starting to reach out to landowners along the route to discuss real estate and field studies. The so-called “Illinois Valley Reliability Project” will run about 21 miles from an existing Ameren substation in Princeton east to a new switching station on the north side of Peru. The line will be 138-kilovolt. Ameren's goal is to have the project in service in late 2029.
peoriagov.org
Ridge Road Closure at 12 Oaks Drive Set for Friday, Oct. 9
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, W. Ridge Road will be closed to through traffic at 12 Oaks Drive. The closure is necessary for storm sewer repairs and is expected to last one week, weather permitting. Residential access will be maintained. Drivers accessing properties in the 700, 800,...
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Normal public works director says temporary road closures on ISU campus are here to stay
The temporary road closures implemented on and near the Illinois State University campus a year ago are here to stay. The Normal Town Council heard a presentation from Ryan Otto, public works director, on the pedestrian and roadway campus safety initiative during Monday’s regular meeting. The town received state...
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Normal moves toward permanent street changes, safer crossings near ISU
NORMAL (25News Now) - The Town of Normal plans to make several temporary pedestrian safety projects near Illinois State University permanent following a study of traffic and pedestrian concerns in the area. Ryan Otto, Director of Public Works and Engineering, updated the Town Council on the Pedestrian and Roadway Campus...
WSPY NEWS
Multi-year Route 71 project starts Monday in Ottawa
The Illinois Department of Transportation says a multi-year road project in Ottawa starts Monday. The work zone includes Champlain Street to the Route 6/Route 71 split south of Interstate 80. The first phase of the project will include milling and resurfacing Route 71, or Norris Drive, and is expected to...
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Disparity In Gas Prices Widens Across Starved Rock Region
Ten to 15 miles means about 50 cents a gallon difference in gas prices. According to Gas Buddy, the price of unleaded has inched down to $4.24 a gallon in Peru, Oglesby, and Utica. Yet stations in Ottawa are still charging $4.74 a gallon. Gas prices range from $4.59 to $4.69 in Marseilles, Princeton, and Mendota.
The State Journal-Register
Expert weighs in on why gas prices have increased in Illinois | Video
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I-57/74 ramp closure begins Oct. 6
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing work at the Interstate 57/74 interchange in Champaign, the ramp from eastbound I-74 to southbound I-57 will close the evening of Oct. 6. The ramp closure is necessary to complete permanent erosion control measures and will last approximately two...