Potholes

 I have noticed a number of potholes in the city have been patched. It is much safer driving along Chautauqua and West Willow as well as old East Walnut.  Those streets really do need resurfacing though as the asphalt, especially in the potholes on the hill on Chautauqua, will soon wash out.

See Click Fix

If you don't have this app downloaded to your phone and are concerned about city infrastructure, it is a pretty handy app to have. You photograph a problem like a pot hole or light that is out, upload it to the app and send it to the city. I did this with three pot holes last Thursday and by Wednesday afternoon, the city had patched all of them. Great job.

Road Closures

Notice from the city about a couple of road closures on the east side of town, both in the Lewis Lane area:

Grand Avenue from Lewis Lane to Giant City Road will be closed to through traffic on Monday, July 10 for water main work. 

The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lewis Lane between Grand Avenue and E. College Street will also be closed starting at 7 a.m. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.

No Name Road

Atlas Obscura has the scoop on how No Name Road off Giant City Road got its (no) name.

Road Closure

Press release from the city:

Commencing on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, West Schwartz Street will be closed to through traffic from Oakland Avenue to Eason Drive. This construction is scheduled to last approximately two weeks.

The City of Carbondale greatly appreciates motorists’ cooperation and patience and urges motorists to use caution in all work zones. In order to prevent delays, please seek alternate routes during this time period.

Road Closure

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

                                                                                         

Roadway Patching Work on

West Chautauqua Street

Beginning on Thursday, December 1, 2011 and through Friday, December 2, 2011, West Chautauqua Street will be closed to westbound traffic between Emerald Lane and Tower Road. West bound traffic will be detoured via Glenview Drive to Sunset Drive to Tower Road.  Eastbound traffic on Chautauqua Street will be permitted, however minor delays will be possible. 

The City of Carbondale greatly appreciates motorists cooperation and patience and urges motorists to use caution in all work zones. In order to prevent delays please seek alternate routes during this time period.

Road Closure

Though this one is not caused by flooding:

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

CEDARVIEW STREET

FROM EAST MAIN STREET TO EAST WALNUT

Cedarview Street will be closed to through traffic from East Main Street to East Walnut Street due to a water line replacement. This closure is scheduled to be from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Friday, April 29, 2011 depending on the weather. All businesses will be accessible from Walnut Street.

Reed Station Closed (again)

The city just sent out a notice that Reed Station Road will be closed for a day or two, starting today:

Reed Station Road will be closed to all traffic from the first driveway north of Old Route 13 (Walnut Street) to Neon Internet’s Driveway. This closure is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19th and will be in effect for one to two days depending on the weather. All access to the businesses north of the closure will be from Illinois Route 13. All access to the businesses south of the closure will be from Old Route 13 (Walnut Street).

More Road Closure

From the city:

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - REED STATION ROAD AT OLD ROUTE 13 (WALNUT STREET)

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Reed Station Road will be closed to all traffic at Old Route 13 (Walnut Street). This closure is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 28th and will be in effect until further notice. It is anticipated to last for several weeks. All access to the businesses along Reed Station Road will be from the north off Illinois Route 13.

You may call the City’s Engineering Department at 457-3270 for additional information.