The Illinois Department of Transportation has identified over $2 billion in road and highway projects to begin work in the Peoria-area between 2025 and 2030.
Those projects are part of IDOT’s transportation improvement plan and will be funded by state dollars. Here are the major projects identified for the Peoria area.
A $76 million bridge reconstruction
The construction work happening on the McClugage Bridge in Peoria is a major part of IDOT’s highway improvement plan.
One of the more expensive projects of the bunch, a new deck, superstructure rehabilitation, painting and engineering for the westbound part of the bridge have been funded to the tune of $76 million for fiscal year 2025. The new eastbound span of the bridge is currently being worked on.
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$64 million for Peoria thoroughfare
Illinois Route 29, or N. Galena Road, will have a 2.6 mile stretch of road reconstructed, with a bikeway and bi-directional left turn lane introduced.
The stretch of road receiving the work spans from 0.1 miles north of Lorentz Avenue to 0.2 miles north of Gardner Lane.
In 2025, the project will see $2 million in funding for engineering, environmental studies and design. Another $62.5 million has been tabbed for the project between 2025 and 2030.
South Peoria roads to see $44 million project
Lincoln Avenue and Howett Street, spanning from Washington Street to Griswold Street, will be the benefactors of a $44.7 million reconstruction project to take place between 2025 and 2030.
In fiscal year 2025, $2 million has been appropriated for engineering, design and environmental studies.
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Adams Street bridge scheduled for replacement
An Adams Street bridge that stretches over the BNSF railroad in southwest Peoria is set to receive a $57 million rebuild. $2 million for engineering and design have been allocated to the project in 2025.
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