Transportation

ISP to conduct traffic safety check in July

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 11:06am

ISP to conduct traffic safety check in July

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Captain Thomas Stehley with the Illinois State Police, District 13, will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the month of July.

ISP says they have zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Therefore, officers working this detail will be watchful for drivers who are driving in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, transporting open alcoholic beverages or driving under the influence.

Police say alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in over 40 percent of all deadly car crashes in Illinois. They say safety checks are designed to keep the roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.

This Roadside Safety is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administrated by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

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ISP urges drivers to drive safe, avoid Fatal Four

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 10:56am

ISP urges drivers to drive safe, avoid Fatal Four

(KFVS) - Illinois State Police Captain Thomas Stehley, District 13 Commander, is reminding drivers to avoid the Fatal Four in an effort to reduce the increasing number of deadly traffic crashes.

ISP calls the most common traffic violations the Fatal Four. They include speeding, driving under the influence, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving.

The National Safety Council reports traffic deaths are up 11 percent nation-wide in the first four months of 2012. ISP says Illinois is also seeing an increase in motor-vehicle deaths.

“I would rather see more voluntary compliance from the motoring public than hand out more citations,” said Captain Stehley. “We all need to do our part to prevent fatal traffic crashes. We need to buckle up, slow down, refrain from driving distracted and always remember never drive intoxicated."

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IDOT suspends non-emergency road work for Memorial Day weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, May 26th, 2012, 10:00am

IDOT suspends non-emergency road work for Memorial Day weekend

FRANKLIN/PERRY COUNTIES (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road work will be suspended where possible over Memorial Day weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

IDOT also provides advance notice of lane closures that will be in place for the holiday weekend to aid drivers' travel plans and boost safety.

“Memorial Day weekend historically marks the unofficial start of summer, with thousands of motorists expected to hit the road, joining family and friends in commemorative festivities,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. “To reduce potential roadway congestion, improve safety and traffic flow, IDOT is suspending all non-emergency roadwork where possible and also providing a list of lane closures in advance to help motorists plan their trips.”

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IDOT, law enforcement kicks off Click It or Ticket campaign

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, May 20th, 2012, 10:00am

IDOT, law enforcement kicks off Click It or Ticket campaign

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police recently announced their plans to heighten enforcement efforts leading up and through the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

According to IDOT, hundreds more safety belt enforcement zones and other patrols are planned over the historically and heavily-traveled holiday weekend. In addition, they also launched a new Click It or Ticket public service announcement to further remind motorists the importance of buckling up.

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"Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign to launch statewide

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, May 6th, 2012, 10:00am

"Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign to launch statewide

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Gold Wing Road Riders Association and A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education teamed up to kick off the "Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign across the state.

With motorcycle riding season officially under way, they are urging all drivers to share the road. Governor Pat Quinn also demonstrated his strong support for motorcycle safety and issued a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois.

"As the weather improves and riding increases in popularity, more motorcyclists are hitting the roads," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. "With that in mind, passenger cars and trucks need to be attentive and make sure they 'share the road.' A motorcycle is one of the smallest vehicles on our roads therefore every drivers needs to proactively look for them before changing lanes or merging with traffic."

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Northbound I-57 to be closed for structure repair

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, May 5th, 2012, 10:33am

Northbound I-57 to be closed for structure repair

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers that northbound Interstate 57 will be closed on Saturday, May 5 at 9 p.m. and will be reopened on Sunday, May 6 at 9 a.m.

IDOT says Interstate 57 traffic will be detoured onto the interchange ramps at exit 65 because maintenance crews are scheduled to repair the structure carrying IL 149 over northbound Interstate 57.

According to IDOT, emergency vehicles will be allowed through the construction site as quickly as possible and through traffic should seek alternate routes.

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I-57 southbound to be reduced for bridge reconstruction

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 12:32pm

I-57 southbound to be reduced for bridge reconstruction

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of a lane reduction on Interstate 57 southbound near the mile marker 66.

IDOT says starting at midnight on Tuesday, April 10 southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane to allow contractors to continue on bridge reconstruction. They say work will be done in the driving lane first, then the passing lane the following day starting at midnight on Wednesday, April 11.

Weather permitting, work should be finished by Thursday, April 12 at midnight.

According to IDOT, northbound lanes will be reduced starting at midnight on Tuesday, April 17 using the same schedule, weather permitting.

Drivers should reduced speed and be alert to workers and equipment while traveling in the work area. To avoid delays, IDOT says drivers should consider an alternate route.

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