/tags/illinois-department-of-transportation Illinois Department of Transportation en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:57:01 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-18/st-louis-region-rolla-snow-storm Forecasters predict the snow will fall until midnight and 3 a.m., tapering off first in the west and later in the east. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:57:01 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-18/st-louis-region-rolla-snow-storm Will Bauer, Brian Munoz /economy-business/2025-01-30/shutdown-i-255-begins-weekend-construction The Illinois Department of Transportation expects the 3.5-mile section between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 in Cahokia Heights and Sauget to be closed until July 31. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-30/shutdown-i-255-begins-weekend-construction Mike Koziatek /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/interstate-255-closed-six-months-st-clair-county Crews will resurface 3.5 miles of the roadway, repair bridges, add new lighting and make signing and drainage improvements between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 in St. Clair County. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/interstate-255-closed-six-months-st-clair-county Belleville News-Democrat /government-politics-issues/2024-09-17/speeding-up-construction-on-a-clogged-i-64-metro-east-exit-isnt-possible-state-says Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski asked the state transportation agency last week to speed up the project on Interstate 64 between O’Fallon and Shiloh. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-17/speeding-up-construction-on-a-clogged-i-64-metro-east-exit-isnt-possible-state-says Will Bauer /news-briefs/2024-09-04/eastbound-drivers-on-the-musial-bridge-wont-be-able-to-get-on-i-64-until-next-year State inspectors found the exit ramp from Interstate 70 to Interstate 64 had a failed expansion joint. The construction to repair it will last until at least 2025. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:19:01 GMT /news-briefs/2024-09-04/eastbound-drivers-on-the-musial-bridge-wont-be-able-to-get-on-i-64-until-next-year Will Bauer /news-briefs/2024-08-23/metrolink-3-east-st-louis-stops-weekend-construction Riders will be bused via MetroLink Station Shuttles between the three platforms this weekend. Customers traveling through this area are encouraged to plan for an additional 20 minutes during their weekend commute. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-23/metrolink-3-east-st-louis-stops-weekend-construction Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-07-24/damaged-bridge-in-east-st-louis-may-reopen-earlier-than-expected The regional engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation said he'd hoped the project would be complete by August or early September. “But if things continue to go well, we expect it could be opened much earlier,” he said. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-24/damaged-bridge-in-east-st-louis-may-reopen-earlier-than-expected Carolyn P. Smith /government-politics-issues/2024-05-12/east-st-louis-bridge-closing-raises-concerns The bridge just southwest of Highway 15 closed in late April after a vehicle struck it. The Illinois Department of Transportation made the move over safety concerns. Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-12/east-st-louis-bridge-closing-raises-concerns Carolyn P. Smith /2024-02-14/hit-a-bad-pothole-in-illinois-this-winter-the-state-could-pay-you-to-cover-the-repairs The Illinois Department of Transportation has accepted pothole claims for at least the past 40 years for damage caused to vehicles on state highways. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-02-14/hit-a-bad-pothole-in-illinois-this-winter-the-state-could-pay-you-to-cover-the-repairs Meredith Howard /2024-01-08/missouri-and-illinois-say-theyre-ready-for-the-first-big-snowfall-of-the-season The Missouri Department of Transportation says it hired at least 100 new employees to drive snowplows after having a shortage of drivers last winter season. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-01-08/missouri-and-illinois-say-theyre-ready-for-the-first-big-snowfall-of-the-season Lacretia Wimbley