NTSB Urges Nationwide Ban On Cellphone Use While Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tuesday that all states and the District ban cellphone use behind the wheel, becoming the first federal agency to call for an outright prohibition on telephone conversations while driving.
Distracted driving, some of it due to cellphone use, contributed to an estimated 3,092 deaths in highway crashes last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Cleveland Innerbelt Construction Update
As construction continues along Cleveland’s Innerbelt , more closures are scheduled. Monday, December 12th, watch for overnight closures of I-90 between 490 and 77, weather permitting. Reporter Alicia Roberts gets you up-to-speed on the latest Innerbelt news.
Construction to Close the Innerbelt in Ohio
Construction will close I-90 EB this week… I have the when, where and how to get around the Innerbelt shutdowns plus local roadway updates.
Big Illinois I-90 Project To Be Finished Saturday
The final section of the $65 million Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Roadway and Bridge Rehabilitation Project is coming to an end this weekend, on time and within budget, tollway officials said Thursday.Remaining roadwork between Genoa Road and Route 20 will be completed and the speed limit restored to 65 mph by 8 a.m. Saturday, officials said in a release. Work in the section between the …
Traffic Alert: Weekend Closures on Ohio I-90
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Friday road closures impacted by the Innerbelt Bridge construction project.
Illinois I-90 Roadwork Project Almost Done
ELGIN — Illinois Tollway drivers got some good news Tuesday: Work on the mammoth resurfacing project that they’ve had to deal with since the spring is about to be completed.According to a press release, work in the eastbound lanes of the 10-mile section of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) between the Elgin Toll Plaza and Barrington Road was to be finished by early today. Roadwork …
New Destination Guide Website With a Twist
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
What’s more, users are encouraged to build their own destination guide simply by submitting a brief overview. Right now, there are no limits. You can be a proud resident that wants to tell the world about your town, a traveler that’s itching to share a destination they’ve discovered, or a business looking to promote themselves via a little local information.
It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
East Ninth Street Ramp Off Ohio I-90 East to Close for Two Months
Work on the Inner Belt Bridge means another hurdle for I-90 commuters — the East Ninth Street ramp off I-90 East will close soon for two months.
New Washington State Port Of Entry Open On I-90
Motorists frequently traveling along I-90 will notice the absence of bulldozers and construction workers near Stateline. After nearly 18 months of construction, the port of entry on I-90 is finished.
I-90 Westbound in New York Restricted To One Lane Between Amsterdam and Fultonville
ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Thruway Authority says I-90 westbound has been restricted to one lane, between Exit 27 (Amsterdam) and Exit 28 (Fultonville, Fonda), while maintenance crews work on a Thruway bridge that crosses Route 5S.