The intersection of Bennet Dr & Algona Ave will be closed to through traffic starting today 6/21 and lasting for several days while a few utility cut repairs are completed. A detour around the closure is in place.
Bridge inspections are underway today:
-Big Timber Rd over Tyler Creek
-McLean Blvd over Tyler Creek
-Eagle Rd over Tyler Creek
-Royal Blvd over Tyler Creek
-Crawford Rd over Bowes Creek
No lane closures or traffic obstructions are anticipated.
#InvestingInElgin
#TRAFFICALERT: Chicago St will be closed between State (RT 31) + Riverside Dr from 9PM Monday-5AM Tuesday for sewer work. A row of parking spaces on west side of the Metra lot will be closed too. Westbound traffic should use the Kimball St or National St bridge. @downtownelgin
#ElginIL#TRAFFICALERT: @IDOT_Illinois will be performing maintenance on the traffic signal at Route 20 and Nesler Road from approximately 9:00 a.m. to noon. The intersection will be an all-way stop, with major delays expected. Plan ahead and find alternate routes.
MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: #ElginIL received 1.6" of snow. A new shift of drivers are in routes to continue clean up efforts cutting centers + then pushing snow back toward the curb before sunrise. Cul-de-sacs and alleys will be addressed by a contractor overnight as well. ❄️❄️❄️
The next round of precipitation will arrive around noon and continue through the evening rush hour with forecasts calling for up to two inches of snow accumulation. Allow yourself extra travel time so you can take it slow on your commutes today. (2/2)
#ElginIL#SnowCommand
MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: Drivers have been out salting routes since 3:30AM in preparation for the morning commute. This morning's precipitation has been east of the #ElginIL area but it left trace amounts of ice on the pavement after the overnight rain and dropping temps (1/2)
MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL#SNOWCOMMAND: We received just over an inch of wintery mix overnight. Drivers were out cutting centers of roadways + applying salt/supermix as necessary. Above freezing air + pavement temps will allow for add'l melt off thru the day. Drive safe. ❄💧❄💧
MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL#SNOWCOMMAND: Drivers have been out since the overnight hours to help keep the roads safe for the morning commute. While the storm has tracked largely south, we still anticipate up to 3" of accumulation by afternoon. Drive safe. ❄🌨❄️🌨
Crews continue work to televise + clean sewers throughout various areas of the city this week. One along Douglas between Lincoln + Symphony Way through the end of next week. Another in the Near West area and along the Fox River south of Chicago Street . #InvestingInElgin
Crews will begin construction work to install manhole and backflow preventer near the Highland/RT 31 intersection the week of Jan 31 + lasting up to 2 weeks. Westbound traffic on Highland will be reduced to 2 lanes w/ intermediate lane closures for equipment/material deliveries.
Crews started work yesterday on the installation of the sewer backflow preventer at Chicago St/IL 31. We expect the installation to take approximately 5 days. #InvestingInElgin#ElginIL
NOTICE: Snow route enforcement will begin at 1:00 p.m. today, Monday, January 24. Remove vehicles from streets with posted snow route signs to avoid towing.
Thanks for your cooperation. ❄🌨🚗❄🌨 🚙
#ElginIL#SnowRoute#SnowRouteEnforcement
MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL#SNOWCOMMAND: We received 3.2" Sat into Sun. Another system moved in overnight + it will bring an add'l 1.5-3" of snow by early afternoon. Drivers have been in their routes since 3AM working to keep streets passable. DRIVE SAFE. ❄️🌨❄️🌨
This week a contractor is removing/replacing existing pavement, installing a manhole and backflow preventer at the intersection of State St (RT31) and Chicago St requiring NB traffic along RT 31 and EB traffic along Chicago St. to be reduced to one lane. #ElginIL#TrafficAlert
#TRAFFICALERT: The traffic signal at the intersection of Chicago Street at Villa Court/Center Street will be dark until 1pm today due to a cabinet change out. This is due to a previous vehicle accident at this location and subsequent repair work being performed. #ElginIL
#TRAFFICALERT: Kimball St will be closed between State St (RT 31) and Grove Ave from approx. 12:00-3:00PM today for maintenance work to the Metra tracks. Please plan to use another bridge crossing downtown. Metra's schedule will not be interrupted.
#ElginIL@downtownelgin