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Governor Quinn Announces $42.2 Million for Construction Projects in Southern Illinois
NASHVILLE - Governor Pat Quinn today announced capital investments of more than $42.2 million for construction projects in southern Illinois. The investments, funded by the Governor's Illinois Jobs Now! construction program, are part of Governor Quinn's agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois' economy forward.
"New infrastructure projects are creating jobs for hardworking men and women throughout Illinois," Governor Quinn said. "Investments in southern Illinois will improve local and state transportation networks, and continue Illinois' road to recovery."
The projects will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation except where noted.
Fayette County
Illinois Route 70 will receive 7.4 miles of pavement patching, surface removal, resurfacing, guardrail replacement, aggregate shoulders and pavement marking for $12,528,799 by Howell Paving, Inc. of Mattoon.
Jackson County
The bridge over Beaucoup Creek will be replaced for $5,355,730 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale, the lowest of three bidders.
Johnson County
U.S. 45 will receive 12 miles of pavement patching, milling, resurfacing, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings for $2,666,637 by Southern Illinois Asphalt Co., Inc. of Marion, the lower two bidders.
Marion County
The Post Oak Rest Areas along north and southbound I-57 near Salem will be renovated for $316,385 in a project managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board. The general construction work will be performed for $176,177 by R & W Builders, Inc. of Belleville, the lowest of six bidders. The plumbing will be done by Bel-O Sales & Service Co., Inc. of Belleville for $71,215. Brown Electric Inc. of Goreville will do the electrical work - their bid of $68,993 was the lowest of three submitted.
Pope County
Illinois Route 145 will receive 15.2 miles of surfacing, leveling binder, surface removal and patching for $3,308,981 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale, the lower of two bidders.
Illinois Route 146 will receive 12.7 miles of milling, surfacing, level binder, aggregate shoulders, patching, pavement marking and raised reflective pavement markers for $2,771,964 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale, the lower of two bidders.
Wabash County
A bridge 0.8 miles north of Mt. Carmel will receive complete structure replacement, resurfacing, guardrail replacement and pavement marking for $2,089,685 by Sangamo Construction Company of Springfield, the lowest of three bidders.
Washington County
I-64 will receive 8.39 miles of resurfacing and bridge repairs from the Clinton County Line to 0.5 miles west of Beaver Pond Creek for $13,273,810 by The Killian Corporation of Mascoutah, the lower of two bidders.
"Infrastructure projects such as these not only create jobs in the construction trades, but improve the lives of families, improve our business climate and help make southern Illinois a better place in the long run," State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) said. "These and upcoming projects will help make the region stronger, more competitive and improve our economy."
"I would like to thank Governor Quinn for this investment in southern Illinois, which will help the region's recovery and further economic development," State Representative Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) said. "These projects will create jobs in construction and related industries, and when finished provide efficient transportation networks for businesses all over the state."
The projects are part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.
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