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Residents press council on Highway 50 traffic flow, speed limits and roadside maintenance; city points to IDOT and county jurisdiction
Summary
Public comment raised safety and maintenance concerns about traffic congestion, speed limit changes and tall grass along South Lincoln and Highway 50. City staff said IDOT controls Highway 50 signal timing and that portions of South Lincoln fall under St. Clair County jurisdiction; the city promised to follow up where crews can assist.
Multiple residents told the council on May 19 they are concerned about traffic and roadside maintenance on Highway 50 and South Lincoln. Tommy Yates of Southview Subdivision urged the council to address congestion and what he described as dangerous right-turn lane designs and frequent speed-limit changes that he said impede traffic flow. Tom Leese asked who is responsible for high grass…
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