The Illinois Department of Transportation has identified more than $2 billion in road and highway projects to begin in the Peoria area between 2025 and 2030.
These projects are part of IDOT’s Transportation Improvement Plan and will be funded with state dollars. Here are the top projects identified for the Peoria area.
A $76 million bridge reconstruction
Construction work on the McClugage Bridge in Peoria is a key part of IDOT’s highway improvement plan.
One of the bunch’s more expensive projects, a new deck, superstructure rehabilitation, painting and engineering for the westbound portion of the bridge, has been funded at a cost of $76 million for fiscal year 2025. The new eastern span of the bridge is currently under construction.
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$64 million for Peoria’s arterial road
On Illinois Route 29, or N. Galena Road, a 4.2-mile stretch of road will be reconstructed, introducing a bike lane and a two-way left turn lane.
The stretch of road where the work will take place extends from 0.2 miles north of Lorentz Avenue to 0.2 miles north of Gardner Lane.
By 2025, the project will provide $2 million in funding for engineering, environmental studies and design. Another $62.5 million has been earmarked for the project between 2025 and 2030.
South Peoria roads to see $44 million project
Lincoln Avenue and Howett Street, stretching from Washington Street to Griswold Street, will be the benefactors of a $44.7 million reconstruction project that will take place between 2025 and 2030.
In fiscal year 2025, $2 million has been set aside for engineering, design and environmental studies.
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Adams Street bridge slated for replacement
An Adams Street bridge spanning the BNSF rail line in southwest Peoria is expected to be rebuilt at a cost of $57 million. $2 million for engineering and design has been allocated to the project by 2025.
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This article originally appeared in Journal Star: Here are 4 major state-funded road projects coming to Peoria
