SPRINGFIELD – Building on her support for the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois program, State Senator Doris Turner announced $192 million in funding for nine projects to upgrade roads and bridges in the Springfield area.
“The bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program has positively impacted the state, and these local infrastructure investments come at a critical time to help downstate transportation,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Investing in Central Illinois’ transportation is vital, as it will continue to create jobs, promote economic growth and keep residents safe when traveling.”
Of the nine major projects in the Springfield area, five are scheduled to be completed in 2026, three are anticipated to be completed from 2027 through 2028 and one is already completed.
- Rail Splitter rest areas on Interstate 55 demolition and reconstruction – northbound at mile marker 102 and southbound at mile marker 104
- I-55 over the Sangamon River bridge widening to accommodate three lanes in each direction and deck replacement 2.2 miles south of the Sherman interchange
- Dirksen Parkway from Stevenson Drive to Wide Track Drive
- Illinois 54 from Bissell Road to east of Prairie School Road resurfacing along with new shoulders between Bissell Road and Main Street in Spaulding
- Andrew Road between Illinois 29 and 124 resurfacing
- Peoria Road (Business I-55) from Dirksen Parkway to north of Fancy Creek in Sherman resurfacing and traffic signal replacement
- Illinois 97 expressway from Veterans Parkway to Lincoln Trail/North Old Covered Bridge Lane new four-lane construction in each direction, replacement of Sangamon Valley Trail bridge and realignment of Moore Road to connect with a relocated, signalized Bradfordton Road intersection
- Sixth Street from I-72 to north of Stevenson Drive expansion to three lanes, traffic signal replacement, pedestrian and bicycle improvements
- I-55 City Water, Light, and Power railroad bridge just south of Stevenson Drive removal of bridge superstructure and pier
More information about the projects can be found on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website.
