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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Overnight closures to take place as McClugage bridge work continues
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The intersection of Northeast Adams Street and East War Memorial Drive will experience closures starting Monday. Lanes on these streets will be closed down to allow the removal of steel beams from the old McClugage Bridge, said a spokesperson with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The closures will take place from June 2-6 and the road will be closed for about 20 minutes sometime between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning, they said. The lanes that will be closed will vary depending on which beams are being removed at that time, they said. They also said drivers should expect delays and also allow for extra time when travelling through the area. '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,' they said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Kennedy Expressway construction is a month ahead of schedule
Anyone who deals with bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Kennedy Expressway as part of the daily commute is in for some good news. The Kennedy Construction Project just so happens to be a full month ahead of schedule. It is far from complete, but drivers can expect some changes. Effective Sunday, June 1, traffic leaving downtown Chicago and heading northwest will be able to use both the express and local lanes to continue between Addison Street and the Kennedy-Edens junction at Montrose Avenue to get to O'Hare International Airport. Since the third and final phase of the Kennedy Construction Project began in March, drivers in the express lanes have not been able to exit onto I-90 toward O'Hare, and have been forced to follow the Edens, or I-94, to Foster Avenue. However, the preparation for this change will cause some annoyances betwixt 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said effective at 11 p.m. Saturday, May 31, the express lanes will close altogether. An hour later at midnight Sunday morning, the outbound Kennedy will be reduced to one lane between Addison Street and Montrose Avenue, and intermittent ramp closures will also take place along that stretch. These closures will end at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 1, when the new configuration will be in place. In the new traffic configuration, the outbound lanes will shift slightly to the left on the new pavement between Addison Street and Montrose Avenue, and the reversible lanes will remain open in the outbound direction — with two mainline outbound lanes closed at a time. The reversible mid-gate entrances and exits will stay closed, IDOT said. This change, again, is happening a month ahead of schedule. But the whole project still isn't set to be over until Thanksgiving. IDOT issued a reminder about closures planned for next month: On Thursday, June 5, the Ontario Street and Division Street on-ramps to the outbound Kennedy will close for about two weeks. On Monday, June 9, the outbound Kennedy off-ramps to North and Fullerton avenues will close for about two weeks. Currently, the Ogden Avenue on-ramp to the outbound Kennedy is closed, the outbound Kennedy off-ramp to Ohio Street, and the Armitage Avenue on-ramp to the outbound Kennedy are all closed. They are all expected to reopen the week of June 9.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
A State Senator has secured $800,000 for additions to Constitution Trail
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — An Illinois State Senator has received $800,000 to help with the expansion of the Constitution Trail in Bloomington. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) was able to secure funding through the Illinois Department of Transportation that will help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on the trail, he said in a news release. 'Expanding Constitution Trail provides our residents with safe and accessible pathways to commute, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors,' Koehler said. 'Projects like this improve quality of life, encourage active transportation, and foster more connected communities.' The trail extension will add a 10-foot-wide path designed to be multi-use so pedestrians and cyclists alike can enjoy the trail, he said. The new section will run parallel to Bunn Street before it heads northwest and crosses, using an already existing path underneath Interstate 55 Business in the southeast part of Bloomington, he said. The funds are part of a statewide investment that looks to improve alternative transportation methods, such as biking and walking, for safer travel for Illinoisans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rock Falls Police Department announces Memorial Day safety enforcement campaign
May 17—ROCK FALLS — The Rock Falls Police Department recently announced that it will increase enforcement for Memorial Day weekend through the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. The enforcement campaign will run from May 16 through May 27. The department will increase its efforts to focus on stopping unbuckled driving. The campaign encourages drivers to buckle up for Memorial Day weekend. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign will focus on nighttime enforcement. The initiative is funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For information, visit
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rock Falls Police Department announces Memorial Day safety enforcement campaign
May 17—ROCK FALLS — The Rock Falls Police Department recently announced that it will increase enforcement for Memorial Day weekend through the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. The enforcement campaign will run from May 16 through May 27. The department will increase its efforts to focus on stopping unbuckled driving. The campaign encourages drivers to buckle up for Memorial Day weekend. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign will focus on nighttime enforcement. The initiative is funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For information, visit
