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Repairs begin on Alpine Road between Spring Creek and Riverside
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This Illinois Trolley Takes You on a Scenic Ride Straight Back in Time
Tucked away in the countryside near Union, Illinois, sits a treasure trove of railroad history that feels like stepping into a living time capsule. The Illinois Railway Museum isn’t just a place to look at old trains through glass displays. It’s an interactive experience where you can actually climb...
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Expect Some Delays in Downtown Sterling
The City of Sterling says planned downtown street work will begin September 21st, with crews now working during daytime hours instead of overnight. The project will affect several downtown routes, including East Fifth, East Fourth, East Third, and East Second Streets, along with First Avenue and Locust Street. Work zones stretch between First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, 19th Avenue, and Locust Street in different sections.
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Construction and repairs to impact end-of-workweek commute for Rockford drivers
Rockford officials have issued warnings for motorists to exercise caution due to upcoming roadwork involving signal repairs at Sandy Hollow Road and 20th Street, emergency manhole repairs on South Mulford Road, and continued reconstruction on 11th Street.
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Business U.S. 20 in Freeport under construction through July 2027
Construction on Business U.S. 20 in Freeport began Aug. 24, with lane reductions and traffic delays expected through a project scheduled for completion by July 2027. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the start of work on the Galena Avenue corridor between Park Boulevard and Clark Street, according to a community announcement. The project area includes Illinois 75 westbound. The work will be completed in two stages. Crews this construction season will focus on pavement patching, curb and gutter upgrades and improvements to Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk ramps. Project work continues into 2027 Additional improvements, including roadway milling and resurfacing as well as traffic signal upgrades, are planned for spring 2027. Throughout the project, one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open. The construction effort carries a price tag of $7.4 million. Transportation officials expect the project to be finished by July 2027. Drivers should plan for delays Motorists traveling through the corridor should expect delays and allow extra travel time, according to the announcement. 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
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Intersection Safety Review Continues in Sterling
A grant-funded traffic study is now underway in Sterling, focusing on intersection safety and vehicle flow across the community. The review includes several busy, uncontrolled intersections where residents have raised concerns about visibility, delays, and crash risk. Officials say the study will collect and analyze traffic counts, turning movements, and other roadway data before recommendations are made.
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Overnight Cracksealing Planned For Fabyan Parkway & Kirk Road
The Kane County Division of Transportation will seal cracks overnight at the Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway intersection this fall. Work begins the week of Aug. 31 at one of three project sites, though the County has not released a specific date for the Geneva location. Construction work hours will...
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Freeport Illinois 75 bridge repairs to cause traffic delays
Bridge repairs on the Illinois Route 75 Stephenson Street Bridge in Freeport are scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 20, bringing traffic delays, lane restrictions and detours for motorists. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Helm Group will complete the project, according to a community announcement. Drivers should expect narrowed lanes and detour routes while crews work on the bridge, though no full closures are currently planned. The repairs are part of ongoing transportation infrastructure investments in Freeport. The announcement described the project as another major Illinois Department of Transportation investment within the city. What drivers should know Motorists traveling through the area should plan for potential delays during construction. Traffic patterns may change as work progresses and detour routes will be posted where needed. While traffic disruptions are expected, the announcement said the bridge is not scheduled for a complete closure during the repair project. 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: Freeport Illinois 75 bridge repairs to cause traffic delays
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Rockford completes $2.3 million Newburg Road upgrades to connect neighborhoods
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Reconstruction is complete on Newburg Road between Alpine Road and Mulford Road, city officials announced Thursday. The $2.3 million project included resurfacing the road with asphalt, as well as adding bicycle lanes and additional sidewalks. Neighborhood program funds paid for the $2.3 million in road...
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Stretch of Rockford’s Edgewood Hills to close
Rockford will be closing a stretch of Edgewood Hills on Monday. Edgewood Hills will be closed from Hillcrest to Easton Parkway. The closure is required for storm line and input repair work. The project should be completed and the road back open by the end of Wednesday, weather permitting. Traffic...