Manhattan, IL – Drivers in Manhattan will see an immediate traffic change as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has converted the intersection of State Street and East North Street into a three-way stop, effective immediately.
According to Mayor Mike Adrieansen, the move follows discussions with Police Chief Ryan Gulli and IDOT Engineer Jose Rios, who confirmed that message boards will alert motorists as early as Friday morning to notify them of the new stop pattern.
The change comes after repeated community requests for improved safety at the busy intersection. “Your advocacy made a difference,” Adrieansen said in a public statement. “This is just the beginning, and we are committed to continuing improvements to prevent future tragedies.”
IDOT’s immediate action is described as a short-term safety measure, with additional traffic studies and engineering evaluations already underway to determine further improvements.
The mayor also expressed gratitude to IDOT Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, Sen. Patrick Joyce, and the Village Board for their partnership in the initiative.
Residents are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling through the area as drivers adjust to the new stop configuration.
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