ROCKFORD – State Senator Steve Stadelman secured $127 million to build and repair infrastructure in Northern Illinois.
“This is an investment into our communities, ensuring residents have access to the best local and state roads, bridges and overall means of travel,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “Continuing these essential investments improves the longevity of our infrastructure and facilitates better access between communities.”
The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county.
Some of the vital projects coming to the area include:
- S. 20/Harrison Ave. bridge replacement - $17.9 million
- S. 20 reconstruction - $26.7 million
- S. 20/East State Street ADA and traffic signal improvements - $1.3 million
- IL 251/N 2nd ADA and rehabilitation improvements - $6 million
- Springfield Ave./Riverside Blvd. traffic signal modernization - $2 million
- 15th bridge replacement - $17 million
As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Stadelman represents will see infrastructure projects totaling more than $127 million next year.
“Revitalizing our aging infrastructure allows Illinois to continue to provide families with safe, reliable transportation that supports their daily lives,” said Stadelman.
A full list of projects in the 34th District can be found here.
