Road Work

After Clark Alave suffered injuries from a crash involving a pothole in Chicago, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled cyclists are not always “intended” users of the road, meaning the city wasn’t liable for Alave’s injuries.

Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago not liable for pothole on street not ‘intended’ for cyclist

Dilpreet Raju

Illinois' high court says unless pavement markings or signs are present, cyclists are merely ‘permitted’ users.

Cars drive east on Interstate 64 on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Government, Politics & Issues

Judge approves pay raise plan for Missouri Department of Transportation workers

Rudi Keller

Missouri Republicans have vowed to take action when the General Assembly reconvenes in January to revise the highway commission’s power over the state road fund.

Workers with Warning Lites of Southern Illinois LLC take down barriers along North High Street leading to the Belleville Public Square.

Economy & Business

Belleville Public Square reopens after 3-month closure to replace aging water pipes

Teri Maddox

Illinois American Water, a public utility company, finished its project on Friday. The company replaced water-main pipes under and around Veterans Memorial Fountain in downtown Belleville.

Government, Politics & Issues

MoDOT is looking for public input on ramps and bridges on a 3-mile stretch of I-64

Jonathan Ahl

The department is studying Interstate 64 from Kingshighway to Jefferson for upgrades and repairs that could take place over the next five to 10 years.

Officials lay out the plans for work on I-255 at a press conference in Madison County on Jan. 28, 2020.

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5 Things To Know Before Work Closes Down Parts Of I-255

Starting Saturday, a portion of Interstate 255 will be shut down in both directions for five months, kicking off a 10-month project to renovate what the…