09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 09:15
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois
CHICAGO- Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that 12 major projects in Lake County are planned or underway, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The projects combined represent a total investment of $74.3 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 Lake County 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."
Of the 12 major projects in Lake County, seven are scheduled to be completed in 2024 and the remaining five are anticipated to be completed from late 2024 through 2026.
"Investments in our infrastructure are investments in our commitment to make Illinois the best state to live," said state Sen. MaryEdly-Allen (D-Libertyville). "The twelve projects headed to Lake County will make our communities safer, easier to commute to and from work and will create good paying jobs, which is a win for residents in the 31st District."
"Smoothing roads and securing bridges is a smart use of taxpayer dollars that prioritizes safety, creates good-paying jobs and makes it easier for everyone in our community to get around," said state Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-Grayslake). "For years, Rebuild Illinois has been strengthening Illinois' infrastructure, and I'm glad to see that practice continue."
"Investing in our roads and bridges is not just a core function of government, it helps us get to work, pick up our kids from school and get the sick to a hospital," said state Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield). "Our community will continue to reap the benefits of Rebuild Illinois now that we have dedicated the funds necessary to keep our roads safe for future decades."
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.
Accomplishmentsthrough Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 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 Lake County 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."