Illinois DOT earmarks nearly $140M to statewide transportation projects
On May 21, 66 projects across the state were granted funds to enhance and expand local transportation and travel options.
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Illinois Tollway unveils $2 billion plan to improve tollway, railroad infrastructure
The plan will initiate development on four tollway goals: connecting infrastructure, improving freight and driver mobility, modernizing the tollway system and preparing the sector for tomorrow
Chicago’s 75th Street improvement project receives $81 million grant
The 75th Street project involves untangling the railroad tracks from the roadways so that trains, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles can more easily move through the community.
Illinois receiving grants totaling $305.5 million to improve Chicago-area roads, rails
One of the projects being funded involves untangling the railroad tracks from the roadways so that trains, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles can more easily move through the community.
Illinois investing $220 million into 10 road and bridge renovation projects
The funding is being used to renovate and repair roads and bridges in Cook County.
Abundance of upcoming surface transportation projects creates high demand
Large funding grants for surface transportation projects are available from the federal government’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program
Midwest rail corridor to receive $53 million for infrastructure upgrades
Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $31.8 million in grants for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Intercity Passenger Rail Project; Amtrak to contribute additional $5 million
