CARBONDALE – IDOT says an open house public meeting for you to learn more and comment about the preliminary engineering and environmental study for improvements to Illinois 152 from U.S. 51 to Illinois 127 west of Du Quoin, U.S. 51 from Park Street to Stacy Street in Du Quoin, and Illinois 14 from U.S. 51 to Old Illinois 14 south of Du Quoin will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Southern Illinois Center, located at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin.

The proposed projects are necessary to improve safety, pavement condition and mobility of the traveling public. The purpose of the meeting is to present the scope of work and obtain your input. During the meeting, you will be able to view exhibits and maps, leave comments, and speak with the project consultant and IDOT staff.

Public comments received by Nov. 17 will become part of the public record. Comments may be submitted at the project website at https://ow.ly/Bzja50PT9BF or sent via mail postmarked by the deadline to:

Illinois Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 100

Carbondale, Ill. 62903

Attn: Carrie Nelsen, Program Development Engineer

For more information about the project, contact Carrie Nelsen at 618-549-2171, ext. 15280.