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Fenton, IL · Traffic & Transit
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Whitesboro Street crossing closes for track repairs
Drivers will need to use alternate routes after a railroad crossing on Whitesboro Street was closed for track repairs and is expected to remain closed until 3 p.m. Aug. 12. The crossing between North Street and Grove Street was closed effective Aug. 6, according to a community announcement. BNSF is conducting track repairs at the location. The closure affects the Whitesboro Street railroad crossing between the two streets. Motorists traveling through the area should plan for detours while repair work is underway. This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Whitesboro Street crossing closes for track repairs
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Latest On Red Covered Bridge Repairs
The Illinois Department of Transportation has finished Phase 2 of the restoration of Princeton's Red Covered Bridge. Pending awarding the winning bidder, the construction is expected to begin sometime this fall. In fall of 2023, the local landmark was struck and seriously damaged by a semi truck that had gotten...
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School bus driver shortage challenges Sherrard School District as classes resume
Sherrard School District faces a persistent bus driver shortage as 700 students prepare to head back to class.
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Rock Island approves regulations on small off-road vehicles driving on city streets
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Inspection of I-280 bridge leads to lane closures
A routine inspection means lanes on the I-280 Mississippi River bridge near Rock Island will close. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the right lane on the westbound Interstate 280 Mississippi River bridge near Rock Island will be closed from Monday, Aug. 10 through Wednesday, Aug. 12, for a routine bridge inspection, weather permitting. The closure will then move to the eastbound span on Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 14, to complete the inspection.
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Davenport takes next step to prevent trucks from hitting low railroad bridge
The Davenport City Council voted to take the next step to prevent trucks from hitting a low railroad bridge in the Village of East Davenport. The plan involves getting money from the State of Iowa. City council approved applying for a traffic safety improvement grant for $68,000 from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The money […]
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Traffic alert: Middle Road and I-80 interchange reopening delayed Friday morning for pedestrian bridge work
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Drivers will have to wait a bit longer to use the Middle Road and Interstate 80 interchange on Friday. The interchange has been closed since Tuesday while construction crews install the new Gateway pedestrian bridge near the TBK Bank Sports Complex. While the intersection was originally scheduled to reopen Friday morning, city officials announced that crews need extra time to finish the work.
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Inspection of I-280 bridge leads to lane closures
A routine inspection means lanes on the I-280 Mississippi River bridge near Rock Island will close. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the right lane on the westbound Interstate 280 Mississippi River bridge near Rock Island will be closed from Monday, Aug. 10 through Wednesday, Aug. 12, for a routine bridge inspection, weather permitting. […]
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Traffic alert: Harrison Street reduced to 2 lanes as crews replace lead service lines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Harrison Street is reduced to two lanes between Lombard and Locust streets while Iowa American Water crews replace lead service lines. Officials said the project is expected to be finished by Aug. 17. After crews complete that project, they will begin an asphalt resurfacing project on...
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Moline to replace I-74/John Deere Road cloverleaf interchange with diverging diamond
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) — Moline is moving forward with a plan to change the interchange at Interstate 74 and John Deere Road, replacing the cloverleaf ramps with a diamond-shaped interchange. Why the replacement is needed. The existing ramps at I-74 and John Deere Road have tight curves and short...
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Galesburg passes parking lot ordinance targeting potholes
The Galesburg City Council passed several measures Monday, including an ordinance to fight parking lot potholes, a resolution to help spur economic investment in the southeastern part of the city, and an agreement that brings two new wells closer to construction. The council passed the ordinance 7-0. It will require...
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Trinity Rock Island pick-up, drop-off locations change for road repairs
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A heads up for people going to the UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island campus. Starting Tuesday vehicles aren’t able to access the main hospital or the Trinity Heart Center’s entrance due to road repairs, according to a media release. Officials said people...
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Geneseo Council reviews rail project, turbine costs and noise ordinance
GENESEO — Concerns over a recent accident involving a truck hitting the city’s railroad bridge opened Tuesday’s Geneseo City Council meeting, prompting aldermen to revisit how the structure is inspected after such incidents. Alderman Craig Swanson was asked about the hit, and Alderman Rick Chavez noted that...
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Muscatine building collapse disrupts traffic and local businesses
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A building collapse in Muscatine is blocking roads and creating detours for local businesses and residents, with no timeline yet announced for when the road will reopen. High schooler Nolan Haney said he witnessed the collapse while driving home from work overnight Saturday. “I didn’t know...
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23-Million-Dollar Overhaul of U.S. 30 in Morrison
Morrison residents are weighing in on a proposed 23-million-dollar reconstruction of U.S. 30 through the city. Following a public information meeting at Odell Public Library, city leaders are reviewing plans that include dedicated turn lanes, safety improvements, and better pedestrian access along the corridor. The project is currently slated for construction in 2028 and 2029.