At an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) public information meeting on Wednesday, the public expressed approval of pavement resurfacing along the Route 9 corridor and accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists, but were wary of how long the projects will take to complete.
One of the most notable projects is the addition of a crosswalk at the intersection of Empire Street and Veterans Parkway. IDOT reports more than 19,000 motorists travel in that area every day.