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Oakford-Chandlerville Blacktop Closed Thursday

Cass County Highway Department has announced the Oakford-Chandlerville Blacktop will be closed at the Menard-Cass County Line on Thursday, June 29 at 7 AM due to oil and chipping . It will reopen at the completion of the work day.

Interstate 55 between milepost 63 and 82 Closed.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Illinois State Police and IDOT have closed I-55 between milepost 63 and 82 due to extreme winds creating low visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
No crashed have occurred today, however the road will be closed until the winds decrease. Low visibilty has also been reported on the Woodson Franklin Road and other Morgan County roads. Please use caution when traveling.

Crash at I-72 Eastbound at South Jacksonville Exit

The Illinois State Police and emergency crews are on the scene of a rollover of a Semi Tractor Trailer on I-72 Eastbound at mile post 64 (South Jacksonville exit). All eastbound traffic is currently shut down at this time. Traffic is being diverted onto Illinois Route 267. Motorists are urged to slow down in approaching the area or find another route of travel. State Police say that eastbound I-72 is expected to be closed for a few hours.

Cropmate Road Closed for Bridge Repair 10/31-11/2

Scott County Road District #7 will be closing Cropmate Road for bridge repair starting Monday, Oct. 31st thru Wednesday, Nov. 2nd Cropmate Road will be closed to thru traffic starting at Neelyville Blacktop Road and ending at Roth Lane.

Joe Page Bridge into Hardin One Lane Oct. 24-27

The bridge that carries Illinois Route 100 from Greene County into Hardin in Calhoun County will be reduced to one lane from 8 AM – 8:30 PM on Monday, Oct. 24th through Thursday, Oct. 27th for routine bridge inspection by IDOT. Motorists can expect delays.

Florence Bridge Open

Repairs have been made to the bridge gate and the Florence Bridge has returned to normal traffic.

Florence Bridge Closed

IL State Police say a vehicle has hit the bridge gate at the Florence Bridge on Illinois Route 106 in Pike County today (September 26th at 2:15PM).

The bridge is temporarily closed. It is unknown at this time how long the bridge will be closed.