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DOT awards $48 million for Iowa Interstate Railroad upgrades
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Construction to start on Mill Road in Oswego
Construction is set to start, or is underway already, on Mill Road in Oswego between Bucktail Drive and Gates Creek Drive. Village Hall says there will be at least a one-day closure of the road, but the exact date has not yet been determined. The closure will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers are asked to watch electronic message signs in the area for updates.
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Halloween Train of TERROR returns to Freeport
The Halloween Train of TERROR will return to Freeport with rides scheduled on Oct. 17, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, offering visitors an evening attraction at 2954 S. Walnut Road in Freeport. The attraction begins operating at 6 p.m. each night, according to a community announcement. Trains depart every hour and continue running until ticket sales are no longer sufficient to support another trip. Tickets cost $10 for all riders. Organizers said tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for each train run, with color-coded tickets assigned by flatcar. Groups hoping to ride together should notify organizers before buying tickets. The announcement said staff will try to accommodate seating requests for riders who want to remain on the same flatcar. Ticket sales and boarding information Organizers said tickets are sold sequentially. Once a run is sold out, sales begin for the next departure. Later departures are not sold until the preceding ride reaches capacity. Riders are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled departure time and be ready to board when their train is called. The announcement states there are no refunds for guests who leave and fail to return before their assigned ride time. Payment
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NIU enters $40 million agreement with IDOT to minimize the effects of road construction on natural resources
Northern Illinois University has entered a decade long intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation designed to help minimize effects of road construction on natural resources and communities. According to the university, NIU will provide IDOT with "natural resource reviews and assessments for planned IDOT road projects in northern...
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Lena intersection reopens with new traffic signals
The U.S. 20 and Illinois 73 intersection in Lena is now fully open, with permanent traffic signals in operation and all Illinois 73 detours removed. The update was announced Oct. 7 and comes as work continues on the intersection improvement project, according to a community announcement. Drivers are being urged to watch for changing traffic patterns and conditions within the active construction zone. The newly activated traffic signals are operating as a four-way stop configuration, and motorists should pay close attention to the intersection as crews continue work in the area. Project remains under construction Although the intersection has reopened, the project has not yet been completed. Road users traveling through Lena should continue to use caution near workers, equipment and any temporary traffic-control measures that remain in place. According to the announcement, construction on the project is expected to be finished in early November. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Lena intersection reopens with new traffic signals
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Chicago Named One of America’s 10 Worst Cities for Driving
If you drive in Rockford, you know it can be a challenge at times. It's not like there's tons of traffic in the city, but there's enough tough driving, whether it be one-ways, road construction, or roundabouts, to make you want to pull your hair out. While the Forest City...
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Peace Road closure Planned for bridge work in Sycamore
The DeKalb County Highway Department says Peace Road between Route 64 and Freed Road will be closed beginning Tuesday next week. Work is being done at the Kishwaukee River Bridge. The department says the closure is intended to allow crews to complete paving and other repairs ahead of the Sycamore...