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a day ago
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I-57/74 interchange ramps reopening in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The ramp from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74 and the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue in Champaign will reopen Tuesday night. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that this is the third new ramp being completed as a part of the overall I-57/74 interchange reconstruction project. Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through the area of the reopening. Central Illinois fire depts. respond to Mahomet apartment fire When possible, alternate routes should be taken by motorists. Additionally, drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck over the course of the next six years as part of Rebuild Illinois. This capital plan is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements across Illinois on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements. More information on IDOT projects can be found on their website. Additionally, IDOT District 5 updates are posted their X page, and area construction details can be seen on IDOT's traveler information map. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Construction to start on Dixon's Galena Avenue, Franklin Grove Road, U.S. 52
Jun. 2—DIXON — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday, June 2, that weather permitting, construction on various state routes in Dixon is beginning this week. The following roads will be affected: * Illinois 26 (Galena Avenue) from Seventh Street to Peoria Avenue. * Illinois 38 (Franklin Grove Road) from U.S. 52 (Chicago Avenue) to 0.3 miles west of Countryside Lane. * U.S. 52 from River Street to Illinois 38. Work will patch, mill and resurface roads. Also, sidewalk ramps will be reconstructed to meet ADA standards. The projects will use staged construction with temporary lane and sidewalk closures. The $4 million project is expected to be completed by the end of August. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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.
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3 days ago
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Rockford to Chicago passenger rail funding included in new Illinois budget
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Just before midnight Saturday, Illinois legislators a record-high $55.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which for the long-gestating Rockford to Chicago passenger rail project. Gov. JB Pritzker the re-establishment of the passenger rail service in 2023 at an event in Davis Park. The $275 million project uses funds from the Rebuild Illinois capital program and will extend the service of the Milwaukee West Line and Union Pacific Rail beyond Elgin to stops in Huntley, Belvidere, and Rockford. In September 2024, Illinois Department of Transportation officials held in Rockford to give an update on the progress of the project. Metra will operate the train service. Since its founding in 1984, Metra has become one of the largest and most comprehensive passenger rail systems in North America. The system includes nearly 500 miles of track with 242 stations on 11 routes. The current plan is to run two trains, seven days a week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The trip to Chicago is expected to take 95 minutes, with a possible station located on South Main Street, just south of downtown, on the Union Pacific line. The Illinois Department of Transportation has said the line will connect Rockford to Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Carbondale, and twenty other communities in between. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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Champaign Co. Sheriff shares Memorial Day seatbelt enforcement results
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman is releasing statistics from the traffic detail conducted over the holiday weekend. The grant-funded traffic detail focused specifically on seat belt enforcement over Memorial Day weekend. During the enforcement efforts, deputies conducted 12 traffic stops which resulted in 13 traffic citations being issued and one arrest for aggravated DUI and possession of a controlled substance. As Champaign Co. prepares to discuss a solar proposal, residents voice concerns Additionally, Heuerman is reminding drivers that the privilege of operating a vehicle requires full and unimpaired attention to ensure safe operation of that vehicle. 'Get a designated driver if your plans include possible intoxication, don't violate speed limits or otherwise drive recklessly, don't text and drive, and always buckle up!' Heuerman said in a press release. The traffic detail was able to be carried out through federal highway safety funds distributed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the Illinois-wide 'Click It or Ticket' campaign. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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New Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge reconnects Taylorville, Pana
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A project to reconnect Taylorville and Pana has been completed thanks to funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation. On Tuesday, IDOT, Taylorville and Pana announced the completion of a new Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge over Flat Branch, a branch of the Sangamon River's South Fork. The new bridge closes a large gap in the trail and marks the first time in 10 years that people can go from end to end with interruption. Lake Decatur traffic switching to new roadway and bridges 'We are proud to have played a role in helping these two cities arrive at a solution to restore a rails-to-trails project that enjoys widespread community support,' Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi said. 'The Lincoln Prairie Trail is once again a viable transportation option for people traveling between Taylorville and Pana, while promoting quality of life in central Illinois and setting the stage for even more improvements.' At 15 miles, the Lincoln Prairie Trail is one of the longest paved trails in Illinois south of Chicago. The trail opened in 2001 along the old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and connects Pana and Taylorville along Illinois 29. Pana was awarded $1.1 million in 2023 for the removal and replacement of the previous bridge over Flat Branch through an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant administered by IDOT. The old bridge was an original structure that once carried trains but was forced to close in 2015 due to its poor condition. This new bridge is a 200-foot single-span steel structure designed for nonmotorized traffic, with 72-foot timber decking and railing on each end. Mattoon Police Dept. issues 105 distracted driving citations during April enforcement 'I would personally like to thank IDOT for their commitment to the residents of Pana and Taylorville for providing the needed funding for this project,' Pana Mayor Nathan Pastor said. 'Without IDOT funding 90% of this project, we could not have moved forward with the construction of a new bridge.' More improvements to the trail were provided through the Lincoln Prairie Trail Conservancy, a volunteer group dedicated to improving and expanding the trail to eventually connect to Springfield. These upgrades include two new trailhead facilities, improved signage, water stations, bike racks, repair stations and a native plant garden. Governor JB Pritzker announced the latest round of funding through ITEP last week, a record $139.2 million to communities across Illinois to support bike and pedestrian paths and trails, 'streetscape beautification' and other projects designed to emphasize safe travel across numerous modes of local transportation. Additional IDOT District 6 updates can be found on their Twitter page, and to view area construction details, visit IDOT's traveler information map. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
