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Spring Creek road word expected to disrupt school commute until Labor Day

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Construction on Spring Creek Road in Rockford will cause delays for parents commuting to schools on Thursday, as completion is expected after school starts.

The resurfacing project impacts Spring Creek Elementary and Guilford High School, with construction crews working six days a week to complete the repairs.

In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, the city said a shortened construction season, caused by Rockford Public Schools’ shortened summer break, meant crews had less time to complete the work.

The city aims to complete the roadwork around Labor Day, minimizing disruption to the school community.

Spring Creek Road construction delays frustrate Rockford students, parents

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Public School students have returned to school, but ongoing construction on Spring Creek Road is causing traffic disruptions. The construction project, which involves resurfacing Spring Creek Road, was not completed before the new school year due to a shortened summer break. This has impacted students…

August 15, 2025

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Eisenhower Middle School evacuated after pepper spray incident

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Eisenhower Middle School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a student allegedly released pepper spray inside the building. At 2:36 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the school, located at 3525 Spring Creek Road. In a letter sent to families, "Some areas remain closed until cleaning…

October 9, 2025

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Northbound lanes of N. Alpine Road closed for water main replacement

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The northbound lanes of N. Alpine Road will be closed to traffic for a water main replacement project next week. According to the City of Rockford Water Division, northbound lanes will be closed from Brookview Road to Spring Creek Road from Monday, June 9th, until Wednesday,…

June 2, 2025

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