Illinois Unveils $40B Infrastructure Plan: Bridges, Roads, and More
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WAND
Governor JB Pritzker has announced a $40.99 billion multi-year program to repair and improve infrastructure in Illinois. The program, called Rebuild Illinois, will invest in all modes of transportation, including roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Spread across all 102 counties in the state, the program aims to improve highways, bridges, and other transportation systems, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. The investment in roads and bridges will increase by $2.43 billion over six years, with alternative project delivery methods being used for certain projects.