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Belleville News-Democrat

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Part of I-255 to shut down in St. Clair County. Here's what we know

The Illinois Department of Transportation plans a $62.2 million construction project on Interstate 255 between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157. The project includes resurfacing, bridge repairs, safety improvements, new lighting, upgraded signs and drainage improvements, according to IDOT. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring or summer 2027. I-255 will be closed in both directions between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157 for about four months, with the highway expected to reopen in fall 2027. IDOT said the full closure will allow crews to finish the work in one construction season, rather than about two years with staged construction. The project is a continuation of work on I-255. IDOT shut down a 3.5-mile stretch from Illinois 15 to 157 for nearly six months in February 2025. In 2020, the agency a seven-mile stretch of the highway from Collinsville Road in southern Madison County to Illinois 15. The highway was opened in 1984. Five phases are planned to upgrade its road deck and bridges. For years, state officials designated I-255 as one of the worst stretches of highway in Illinois. St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern, at the time the restoration project began, compared driving on the road before its restoration to

St Clair County, IL · 3d

FOX 2

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I-255 will close for four months during $62.2M project

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to discuss a $62.2 million reconstruction project on Interstate 255 scheduled for 2027.

St Clair County, IL · 4d

Collinsville Daily News

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Temporary closure of Illinois 159 in Belleville

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 159 between West J Street and North Douglas Avenue in Belleville will require a full closure beginning Monday, Nov. 16, weather permitting. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, Nov. 20. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Belleville, IL · 1d

wfiwradio.com

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STEP UP ENFORCEMENT IN I-57 CONSTRUCTION ZONES NEAR MT. VERNON

Illinois State Police are increasing patrols and traffic enforcement along Interstate 57 near Mt. Vernon in an effort to reduce crashes and improve safety in two major construction zones. The increased enforcement began earlier this month as part of a work zone safety initiative ahead of the busy holiday travel...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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Cottleville receives $2.6 million for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N

COTTLEVILLE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Cottleville has received a $2.6 million federal grant for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N, more than two years after a woman was severely injured while walking near Dardenne Creek. The project will cover a 1.3-mile stretch from Cottleville Parkway to Gutermuth Road. Plans...

Cottleville, MO · 19h

FOX 2

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I-64 in Chesterfield shut down for hours after power lines fall

Interstate 64 was shut down in both directions for more than two hours Wednesday afternoon and evening after power line fell on the interstate at Clarkson Road/Olive Boulevard in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield, MO · 2d

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New U.S. 67 and Route CC Interchange Opens in Jefferson County

Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A new interchange at U.S. Route 67 and Route CC in Jefferson County is officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The Missouri Department of Transportation, along with KCI Construction and Bartlett & West, held the ceremony to celebrate the completion of the project, which transforms the former signalized intersection into a grade-separated interchange.

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

Boone Country Connection

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Public Invited to Celebrate Progress on Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project Ribbon Cutting Marks Upcoming Completion of New Pavement in Warren and St. Charles Counties

HANNIBAL – The Missouri Department of Transportation and its Design-Build contractor, Improve 70 Alliance - comprised of Emery Sapp & Sons, Clarkson Construction Company, Bartlett & West and HNTB, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a major milestone for the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project. The...

Wentzville, MO · 3d

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Section of Hwy. 61-67 in Crystal City to close overnight Nov. 16-17

Beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation will fully close Hwy. 61-67 just north of Sixth Street in Crystal City for drainage installation. Construction will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly on Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Traffic may use Hwy....

Crystal City, MO · 3d

myleaderpaper.com

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Festus City Council OKs street master plan

The Festus City Council on Monday approved the 2026 Street Master Plan, which will guide the Public Works Department where improvements are most needed in the city when seeking state and federal grant funding. Public Works Director Michael Christopher told the council that safety was the top priority when drafting...

Festus, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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New Page Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard loop ramps open Friday

Drivers traveling through the Page Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard interchange can breathe a sigh of relief Friday.

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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Lane Closures Scheduled On Westbound I-55/I-64/US 40 In St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a lane closure on westbound Interstate 55/I-64/U.S. 40 between Illinois 3 and the Poplar Street Bridge in St. Clair County for bridge repairs. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, two westbound mainline lanes will be closed at...

St Clair County, IL · 4d

edglentoday.com

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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge Completed

MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall.

Illinois · 4d

firstalert4.com

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I-64 re-opens in Chesterfield after being closed for several hours due to downed power line

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Interstate 64 was closed in both directions in Chesterfield on Wednesday due to a downed power line. According to MoDOT, Interstate 64 was closed at Clarkson-Olive. No injuries have been reported, police say. Chesterfield police say a crash led to a power line being down across I-64.

Chesterfield, MO · 2d

firstalert4.com

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Polar Express returns to Union Station on Friday

The Polar Express train ride returns to St. Louis Union Station on Friday, bringing a holiday tradition to life through Dec. 30.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

Boone Country Connection

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Traffic Shifts Planned for Westbound I-70 Near Foristell as Pavement Work Continues

HANNIBAL – As work continues on the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville project, crews will shift westbound Interstate 70 traffic in the St. Charles County area, starting November 12. These shifts will take place near Foristell between the Warren/St. Charles County line and the Foristell Weigh Station (mile marker 202.8 – 205.4).

St Charles County, MO · 3d

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A bold idea for eyesore parking garage spiral downtown: The Louggenheim

The eight-level Famous Barr parking garage is—for better or worse—among the most recognizable structures in downtown St. Louis. A “fusilli-like spiral of concrete” was how one local writer once described it. It resembles an extremely low rent version of one half of Chicago’s Marina City. It juts out over the sidewalk and for the past decade has primarily been a canvas for graffiti artists (it also made a cameo in the Wall Street Journal’s infamous story about downtown St. Louis’ Doom Loop). No one building a parking garage these days would build one this way.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

The Telegraph

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New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Granite City, IL · 4d

stpetersmo.net

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Expect Lane Closures on Mid Rivers Mall Drive South of Countryside Drive

Mid Rivers Mall Drive south of Countryside Drive will require lane closures in both directions of traffic on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, between 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting. The lane closures are needed for utility work. The right lane of southbound Mid Rivers Mall Drive will be closed south of...

St Peters, MO · 4d

Collinsville Daily News

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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge completed

New westbound span opens Nov. 16, a Rebuild Illinois achievement advancing improvements to a critical freight corridor in the Metro East MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall. ​ “Illinois is the gateway to the world — representing one of the most important commerce hubs in the country. Whether it’s workers making their commute or delivery drivers moving freight, Illinoisians deserve a safe and reliable system to get where they need to go,” said Gov. Pritzker. “With the completion of the I-270 Mississippi River Bridge, we are creating better paying jobs, expanding access to regional travel and spurring economic growth for communities across the state.” Construction of the bridges has been overseen by

Illinois · 4d