Due to expeditious construction of the Morton Drive project, we have agreed to allow the contractor to close Morton Drive earlier than initially planned. Starting May 12, 2008, Morton Drive will be closed entirely from19th to 27th Street. Traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue, with the streets (19th - 27th) changing to two-way traffic. The council was notified last evening of the project status and made aware of the closure change.
We appreciate your cooperation, and look forward to the continued success of this important project.
The Illinois Department of Transportation's construction project on the frontage roads on both sides of the Avenue of the Cities, from Kennedy Drive to 7th Street on the North frontage road and 7th to Archer Drive on the South frontage road, began today.
The contractor (Valley Construction Company) started on the North frontage road. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times on the frontage roads. The Contractor's anticipated completion date is June 17,2008, weather and budget crisis permitting.
On the North Side, the contractor is only removing and replacing sidewalk and driveways from 4th Street to 236 feet past Checker's East driveway.
On the South Side, the Contractor is not only removing and replacing sidewalk and driveways but overlaying the frontage road with 2" of Hot Mix Asphalt.
EAST MOLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC DIVISION 915 16TH AVE EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 309-752-1551
EAST MOLINE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - May 6, 2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The East Moline Police Department will be conducting a Speed Enforcement Program during the month of May 2008.
Officers working the detail will enforce speed laws at designated areas within the city. This highly visible increased enforcement of speed related laws is aimed at reducing the number of speed related traffic crashes.
Be safe and remember to wear your safety belt!
The Speed Enforcement Program is funded through a grant from the Illinois DOT.
5-6-08
