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DOT plans water main, storm sewer installation in Kewanee
By Linda Cook,
9 hours ago
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, construction on Illinois 81 in Kewanee will begin Monday, Sept. 14, a news release says. The work zone is from the city’s western limits to Lexington Avenue.
Work will install water mains and storm sewers in the work zone in advance of a larger $14.1 million reconstruction project in 2027. There will be daytime lane closures controlled by flaggers during this project phase, which is expected to wrap up by the end of November.
Work in 2027 will reconstruct Illinois 81 and its side streets. The project will include installation of sidewalks, multipurpose paths and retaining walls. Illinois 81 will be closed to traffic and there will be a posted detour during this phase, but there will be access to residences in the work zone.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT plans to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.
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