Illinois e-News Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 13, 2024

Paul Wappel 217.685.0082
Joe Schatteman 217.970.0082

Rebuilding Springfield: Rails and rest stops highlight another historic construction season

Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout region and Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Entering one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that major projects in the Springfield area are planned or underway, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Six major projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $103 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.

“Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in the Springfield area and throughout the state,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Through the largest capital program in state history, IDOT will be delivering improvements to build a more resilient, accessible and equitable system of transportation for generations to come, while creating jobs and enhancing local quality of life.”

In the Springfield area, the following projects are anticipated to be completed within the next two years:
“Rebuild Illinois has had a tremendous impact on Springfield, bringing good-paying jobs and boosting our local economy,” said state Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield). “Key investments in downstate transportation continue to help our communities grow and increase accessibility for residents.”

“From the state capitol to renowned historical sites, a world-class medical district and a vibrant, growing economy, Springfield has so much to offer – and these critical investments are paving the way to a bright future,” said state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur). “These road and rail improvements are just part of our effort to reinvest in Central Illinois, prioritize improvements that will help welcome visitors, help residents get around and help businesses succeed.”

Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing a total of $33.2 billion over six years into the state’s aging transportation system, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Rebuild Illinois is not only the largest capital program in state history, but also the first that touches all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

Accomplishments through March 31 of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $14.8 billion of improvements statewide on 6,078 miles of highways, 629 bridges and 895 additional safety improvements. Visit https://idot.click/Rebuild-Illinois for information and highlights of other Rebuild Illinois projects happening throughout the state.

“Under Gov. Pritzker, IDOT continues to deliver projects in the Springfield area that strengthen the state’s entire multimodal system of transportation,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “If you are traveling anywhere in Illinois this construction season, you will be traveling through work zones. Put down the devices. Follow the signs. And when you see orange, slow down and save lives.”

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