Meeting on Route 173

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday on the proposed improvement of Route 173 from west of Route 59 to east of Route 41. The purpose is to gather input regarding transportation needs in the corridor and outline the planning process. An audio visual presentation will be shown every 30 minutes and IDOT staff and consultants will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. Visit www.illinoisroiute173study.com for updates and upcoming meeting times and locations.