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Road Closures Sept. 25-Oct.1, 2023

Lost Bridge Rd. –

SKS Engineers LLC will be performing exploration of soil borings on Lost Bridge Road beginning Tuesday, September 26, 2023. This work will cause the closure of the east end of Lost Bridge Road, beginning Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00am and ending Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 3:00pm. Motorist should slow down, use extreme caution, and are encouraged to seek an alternate route around the work zone. For further details, please contact Patrick Hahn at 217-877-2100.

 

Road Closures Sept. 18-24, 2023

W. Grand Ave. –

Sullivan Contractors will be performing signage replacement on Grand Avenue, from 1220-1260, beginning Thursday, September 21, 2023.  This work will cause the closure of westbound north lane from 1220-1260 West Grand Avenue, starting at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, and will continue to approximately 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023. Motorists should slow down and use extreme caution through the work zone.  For further details, please contact Joe Sullivan at Sullivan Contractors at 217-425-0889.

Northland Dr. –

Dunn Company will be performing milling/paving on Northland Drive, from Main Street to Ohio Drive, beginning Thursday, September 21, 2023, weather permitting.  This work will cause the closure of Northland Drive, from Main Street to Ohio Drive, starting at 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, and will continue to approximately 5:30 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023. Motorists should slow down and use extreme caution through the work zone.  For further details, please contact DJ Morgeson at Dunn Company, at 217-429-4444.

N. Summit Ave. –

Entler Excavating will be performing sewer repair on North Summit Avenue, from 1600-1700 blocks, beginning Friday, September 22, 2023, weather permitting.  This work will cause the closure of 1600-1700 blocks of North Summit Avenue, starting at 6:30 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, and will continue to approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2023. Motorists should slow down and use extreme caution through the work zone.  For further details, please contact Stuart Entler at Entler Excavating, at 217-428-1865.

Reas Bridge Rd. –

Weather Permitting; Starting Wednesday, September 20, 2023, construction will begin on County Highway 24 (Reas Bridge Road). Lane closures are possible during working hours for bridge replacement until the end of the project. The construction will take place between Reas Bridge Court and Star Route Road.  If you have any questions, please call the Macon County Highway Department at (217) 424-1404.

N. Country Club Rd. –

City crews will be performing mowing on North Country Club Road beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023. This work will cause the closure of North Country Club Road, from #27 to #32 North Country Club Road, starting at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023, to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The detour will be as follows: Cantrell Street to South Lake Ridge to Country Club.  Motorist should slow down, use extreme caution, and are encouraged to seek an alternate route around the work zone. For further details, please contact Chris Pumphrey at 217-424-2838.

S. Franklin St. –

City crews will be performing mowing on South Franklin Street beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023. This work will cause the closure of the outside northbound lane from 1600 South Franklin Street to the ramp for Lake Shore Drive and from the on ramp to the outside eastbound lane to 800 East Lake Shore Drive, beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:00am and ending Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:00pm. Motorist should slow down, use extreme caution, and are encouraged to seek an alternate route around the work zone. For further details, please contact Chris Pumphrey at 217-424-2838.

 

Decatur Police swear in 6 new officers

Decatur, IL – The Decatur Police Department recently swore in 6 new officers. These officers pictured (left to right) are: Ashlyn Bennett, Riley Brelsfoard, Zachary Harding, Carlans Nance, Darrien Vance, & (Not Pictured) Sarah Heatherton. Sarah Heatherton and Darrien Vance have prior Law Enforcement experience and will begin the field training program. The rest will report to the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center on September 5th. Congratulations to all!

Decatur Police officers sworn in 8-30-23

Traffic flow restrictions for Farm Progress Show – Aug. 29-31

Decatur, IL – We are excited to welcome back the Farm Progress Show to Decatur this week! Thousands of visitors will arrive at Progress City located immediately north of Richland Comm. College, which will bring some traffic congestion in that area.

Restricted driving times & traffic flow approximately 5:30am – 11:30am each day as visitors arrive (Aug. 29-31):
– IL Rt. 48 (between Commercial Crossing and E Mound Rd.) only southbound traffic will be allowed
– Brush College Rd (from IL Rt. 48 to Commercial Crossing) only southbound traffic will be allowed
– Brush College Rd (from Mound Rd to Hubbard Ave) only southbound traffic will be allowed
There will also be heavy traffic flow without traffic direction restrictions each day approximately 4-6pm when visitors leave for the day.
Expect delays in this area, but please be aware and travel safely!

Jasper Street Summer Fest moved to August 29

Decatur IL – Join the City of Decatur for food, fun, music and more at the Jasper Street Summer Fest on Tuesday, August 29! The City is working hard on plans to improve transportation, outdoor recreation, economic opportunities, safety, housing, and beautification in the Jasper Street corridor. Last fall, we got some initial feedback from residents, and now we want to hear from the community again. 4-6 p.m. at Johns Hill Park – more details opens in a new windowhereopens PDF file