A vehicle in the southbound lane of Dixie Highway makes waves as it moves through the flooded viaduct Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Dixie Highway viaduct project set to start in March

The long-awaited drainage repair and street improvement project on Dixie Highway will begin soon, according to Homewood officials.

In a Facebook post Monday, Feb. 23, the village announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to begin work in March. Construction is expected to continue through October.

The main purpose of the project is to replace broken drainage tiles just north of the viaduct. The broken drainage system contributes to frequent flooding in the viaduct…

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