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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Boil order issued in Springfield neighborhood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A boil order is affecting 64 people where a water main was repaired in a Springfield neighborhood, and it's expected to last through the weekend. According to City Water, Light and Power, people affected by this boil order will receive door-to-door notice, including those on Star Avenue, Mars Avenue and Neptune Avenue, which are all parts of Skyline Heights in Springfield. Per regulations, the water main was flushed, and multiple water samples were taken. One set of the samples did not fully meet CWLP water quality standards. Boil order in effect for part of Taylorville Additional water quality sampling will confirm when the water meets all standards and at that time, the boil order will be lifted. As a precaution, people affected are urged to boil all tap water used for drinking or cooking before use until the boil order lifted, which is expected to be on Monday, May 12. Water should be brought to a 'rolling' boil for five minutes and then cooled before use. When the order is lifted, it will be announced by door-to-door notifications to those who are affected. People who want more information on their water service can call the Water Communications Desk at 217-789-2323 ext. 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Springfield street set to close for water main relocation, railroad project
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A portion of North Grand Avenue in Springfield will be closed for an estimated five weeks so that a water main can be relocated. Beginning Monday, May 5, the CWLP Water Department will close North Grand Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets. During the road closure, crews will relocate 2,000 feet of 24-inch water main for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. IL lawmakers announce $157M in funding toward Springfield rail project The CWLP said this project is the largest piece of the multi-year Springfield Rail Improvements Project so far for the Water Department. Relocating the water main is estimated to cost $4.8 million. Three more phases are planned for the North Grand Avenue underpass, which are expected to be done by the fall. This current project is expected to take five weeks. Traffic will be closed until surface pavement repairs are done. The CWLP asks that motorists plan alternate routes to avoid delays and slow down around work zones. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Water main break affecting service, traffic in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A water main break in Springfield is affecting approximately 75 customers. Water service to customers along parts of Calhoun Ave., Rutledge St. and Elliot Ave. is being interrupted while City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) crews make repairs and restore service. Service is estimated to be restored later Tuesday evening. IL Supreme Court rules to keep Sean Grayson in jail Water service areas impacted include: Calhoun Ave. from Bond St. to Rutlege St. Rutledge St. from N Grand Ave. to Calhoun Ave. Elliot Ave. from Rutledge St. to 1st St. The intersection of Bond St. and Calhoun Ave. will have lane closures to accommodate the work. Lanes will stay closed after repairs until road surface work is finished. Drivers are asked to plan for alternative routes and slow down to be aware of repair crews, construction and equipment in and near roadways. Customers with questions can contact Water Dispatch at 217-789-2323 and updates to the work status may be posted to CWLP's Facebook and X pages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
