Public invited to provide input on project in Morrison on July 16

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting for proposed improvements to U.S. 30 through Morrison in Whiteside County on Wednesday, July 16. The event will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.

This meeting will be held in an open house format with no formal presentation. The public is invited to attend at any time during the hours listed to view informational displays, speak with project representatives, ask questions and share feedback.

IDOT is currently conducting a Phase I preliminary engineering and environmental study for the improvement of more than two miles of U.S. 30 in Morrison from west of Illinois 78 north to just east of Jackson Street. The study involves reconstruction of the aging pavement of U.S. 30, adding turn lanes and a bi-directional turn lane to help with turning movements and congestion.

The project also includes drainage, culvert and safety improvements as needed. Pedestrian, ADA and bicycle accommodations will also be considered per IDOT’s Complete Streets policy. It will have extensive coordination with the city of Morrison, Morrison Historical Society and other project stakeholders.

Comments and questions are encouraged and can be submitted anytime through the website at https://idot.click/US30Morrison.

Comments may also be mailed to:

Illinois Department of Transportation

District 2

819 Depot Ave.

Dixon, IL 61021

Attn: Brad Cushman

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.

For IDOT District 2 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com. ​