The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 5-mile resurfacing and maintenance project on Illinois Route 78 in Morgan County, from the Cass County line south to Snake Creek, begins Monday, Feb. 19.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times and maintained using temporary signals, flaggers, cones and message boards. In addition to the resurfacing, other improvements include replacing guardrail, addressing drainage issues, shoulder maintenance, stabilizing retaining walls and tree removal. Benefits for the motorists include increasing ride comfort and extending the life of the road. This project is scheduled to be completed in mid-November.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. 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.

Due to the collapse of a storm sewer and manhole, the intersection of North Main
Street and Walnut Street will be closed beginning Monday February 5, 2024 at
7 a.m. through Monday February 12, 2024. This will allow our crews to work
safely to fill the void under the road as well as replace and repair the storm sewer
and manhole. Everyone will need to find an alternate route during this week.

One westbound lane of traffic on Old Jacksonville Road will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 29th between Wakefield Dr to South Koke Mill Road for utility pole replacement. The closure is expected to be in place until sometime that evening. Motorists are asked to plan an alternative route.

Operations of the Kampsville Ferry have resumed.

Lincoln Land Wind has announced the following road closure for Tuesday, Nov. 30^thfor culvert replacement:

Dodsworth Road between Kenny Road and Railroad Tracks will be closed from 7 am – noon.