Illinois
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New life for an iconic Illinois structure
An important connection between Peoria and East Peoria will continue to serve people and the local economy thanks to the work of the Illinois Department of Transportation. The Murray Baker Bridge is a…
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Fixing one of the worst roads in Illinois faster, cheaper, and safer
Thanks to a new approach to delivering projects in Illinois, I-255 improvements, which normally would have taken multiple construction seasons, were completed in only nine months. The scope of work included bridge repairs,…
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The Savana-Sabula Bridge
The new U.S. 52-Illinois 64 bridge over the Mississippi River, connecting the communities of Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa, opened in 2017. The conclusion of the project was a source of pride for…
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Remaking Passenger Rail in Illinois
A project to increase speeds on the most popular Amtrak route in the Midwest has provided the Illinois Department of Transportation a unique opportunity to grow ridership, transform communities and improve quality of…
