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Plato Township Road District: Paving the Future, Repairing the Past
The rural tradition of our township endures, side-by-side with growth and development.
Founded in 1835, Plato Township's 36 square miles includes rolling farmland, country roads, and town centers, as well as residential subdivisions and commercial development.
Past and Present:
Plato Township began in the 1800's as a quiet farming community with approximately 200 residents. Today, Plato is a bustling suburban hub of northern Illinois.
The Future:
The spirit of our community is its people. Today, Plato's residents and elected officials are working together to preserve its heritage while preparing for tomorrow. We invite both new and long-time residents to join us in building Plato's future.
Bowes Bend subdivision drainage and repaving
Member Larry Trainor, September 10
Drainage work is scheduled to begin Monday in the Bowes Bend subdivision. Road closures will be necessary at two locations due to the replacement of crossroad culverts. The affected areas are at the intersection of Tributary and Bowes Bend Drive, and at Bowes Bend Drive and Channel Court.
During the closures, residents and visitors will need to use the entrance off Crawford Road as a temporary alternate ... (Full Story)
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Muirhead bridge demolition
Member Larry Trainor, September 10
The bridge demolition is progressing. Numerous sections of the deck have been taken down and relocated to the south end of the structure for processing. According to the State contract, some of the demolition material will be reused as fill for the areas surrounding the new roadway intersection.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Muirhead bridge demolition
Member Larry Trainor, September 09
On September 8, ComEd assigned crews to de-energize and shield the power lines above the bridge. This action was necessary to protect the power lines, allowing the crane to be safely staged for the demolition process. Crews will begin by lifting the two southernmost sections of the bridge one at a time from the south end. After this step is completed, the crane will be moved to the north end to remove ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Muirhead bridge demolition
Member Larry Trainor, August 28
The new storm drain at the intersection of Muirhead Road and Plato Road has been installed. Crews have begun back filling and compacting the former water detection area to prepare for the relocation of the old intersection with Plato Road.
Bridge demolition has been paused for the past week and a half. Work cannot proceed until ComEd crews are available on site to de-energize the overhead lines crossing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Plato Road intermittent lane closures staring Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th
Member Larry Trainor, August 07
Plato Road will have intermittent lane closures beginning Wednesday, August 12th in the morning hours and continuing through Friday, August 14th.
The closures are required to allow crews to open cut Plato Road for the installation of a 24-inch cement storm drain as part of the Muirhead Bridge reconstruction project.
Drivers should expect travel delays while this storm drain installation is underway.... (Full Story)
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