SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) – Several construction projects on southern Illinois roadways are nearly finished.
These projects are part of the Rebuild Illinois program.
The 13 projects in the southern Ill. region represent a combined total investment of nearly $534 million, according to Governor JB Pritzker’s Office.
“This summer, IDOT will continue to build on years of progress by undertaking construction projects that will create safer roads and bridges and provide jobs across the state,” Gov. Pritzker said in a statement. “Through these projects, we are demonstrating what government is supposed to do and that’s investing in the people and communities we serve.”
Of these 13 major projects, five are scheduled to wrap up this year:
- I-57, mileposts 66-75, expansion to six lanes and replacement of bridges over the Big Muddy River in Jackson County began in spring 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
- I-24, mileposts 0-13, resurfacing and bridge repairs in Johnson and Williamson Counties began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
- Illinois 146 in Vienna from U.S. 45 to east of I-24 in Johnson County, includes pavement widening to accommodate a center turn lane, multi-use path extension and a roundabout at Illinois 146 and Red Bud Lane. The project began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
- Illinois 149 at I-57 in Franklin County, includes construction of roundabouts at I-57 ramp intersections, pavement reconstruction, bridge repairs, multi-use path and sidewalk. The project began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
- Illinois 14 in McLeansboro at the abandoned railroad underpass in Hamilton County includes old railroad bridge removal, elevation adjustment and construction of new pavement, curbs, gutters and storm sewers. The project began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing a total of $33.2 billion over six years into the state’s aging transportation system.
According to the governor’s office, Rebuild Illinois covers all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail and aviation, as well as bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
For more information, visit https://idot.click/Rebuild-Illinois.
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