Governor Pritzker Surprises Illinois With Big Announcement

Governor Pritzker recently announced the largest-ever construction program in the history of Illinois...

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Governor Pritzker recently announced the largest multi-year construction program to fix and repair infrastructure in the history of Illinois.

"Over the next six years, we're investing over $40 billion to improve all modes of transportation across our great state. That means better roads and bridges, modernized transit and aviation, and expanded and faster passenger rail service," said Governor Pritzker. "Rebuild Illinois has increased safety, efficiency, and opportunities for residents all over the state — and over the next few years, we will keep building on that progress, with all 102 counties of Illinois included in the multi-year program."

"We want to thank Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly for continuing to prioritize critical infrastructure investments," said Chicago Laborers' District Council Business Manager James P. Connolly. "This multi-year program will create good jobs, improve safety, and help grow our economy for the next generation."

"Our commitment to invest in our roads continues to better the lives of residents across the state," said State Senator Doris Turner. "Through the Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program, we are boosting our local economy, creating more jobs and ensuring our roads are safe and reliable."

"Anyone who has driven through our state in the last decade knows the dire condition our roads and infrastructure were in," said State Senator Steve McClure. "IDOT's infrastructure improvement projects in our district are already benefiting my constituents and making a real difference. I look forward to monitoring upcoming projects as they start moving forward."

"This latest multi-year program shows how the Governor's Rebuild Illinois continues to revitalize and modernize the state's infrastructure in new and exciting ways, with major projects underway or about to start in every region of the state," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. "Up and down Illinois, IDOT is delivering improvements that will make our transportation system more resilient, equitable and accessible now and for generations to come."

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