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New Harmony Bridge Authority to Meet Friday Afternoon

Thursday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois/New Harmony Bridge Authority is planning to gather this Friday for an afternoon meeting and update on progress with the span that connects New Harmony to White County. It will be a google/conference call at 3:30pm. On the agenda, members are expected to discuss updates... Read More.

Bridge Commissions Learn Details on Upcoming Study; Dealing with Trespassers

Monday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

On May 21st, the New Harmony Bridge closed suddenly and unexpectedly. That hasn’t stopped folks from traipsing about, back and forth across it however. That’s one of many things we learned at the Friday joint meeting of White and Posey County Bridge Commissions. Indiana... Read More.

Illinois and Indiana Bridge Authorities Coming Together for Joint Meeting This Week

Wednesday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been over 9 years since the New Harmony bridge was closed to traffic. Officials are working to find a way to get the span re-opened in some capacity. A joint meeting of the Illinois and Indiana Bridge Authorities is planned for later this... Read More.

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With Vaccine Allocations Increasing, Illinois Launches Call Center to Bridge Digital Divide and Assist with Vaccine Appointments

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine Appointment Call Center open 7 days a week at 833-621-1284 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today launched the Vaccine Appointment Call Center to assist people who do not have access to or who have difficulty navigating online services in making appointments... Read More.

White County Bridge Commission Seeks Funding for Harmony Way Bridge

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Bridge Commission held a Grant Committee meeting earlier this week. The organizational meeting was aimed at finding ways to seek funding for the rehabilitation of the Harmony Way Bridge. Spokesperson Linda Henning says the group is looking at not only federal... Read More.

Can the Harmony Way Bridge be Safely Reopened?

Monday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New Harmony, Ind. & Carmi, Illinois – The Indiana New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority and the Illinois New Harmony River Bridge Authority wish to jointly announce that on Monday, June 29 we will be one step closer to the answer to the... Read More.

New Harmony Bridge Authority to Move Forward with Phase One Study

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Phase One of the New Harmony Bridge Authority’s study is set to move forward. That confirmed after late last week’s meetings of both the White and Posey County factions of the bi-state bridge partnership. At Thursday’s White County meeting, it was announced that 6... Read More.

IDOT Announces Bridge Repairs on IL 141 in White County Starting Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 141 of upcoming BRIDGE REPAIRS.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, there will be bridge repairs on the structure carrying IL 141 over a tributary to Cane Creek, 3.0 miles east... Read More.

State Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans for Businesses Available as Soon as This Week

Monday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois small businesses can tap into $250 million in low-interest bridge loans as soon as this week to help push through the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The state treasurer’s office will make $250 million available to Illinois banks and credit unions that wish... Read More.

Harmony Way Bridge Has New Owners

Wednesday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, Illinois - White County Bridge Commission (WCBC) was created by an Act of Congress on April 12, 1941 to acquire and operate a bridge and approaches thereto across the Wabash River just west of the city of New Harmony, Indiana, and all or... Read More.