Marblehead bypass public hearing scheduled for Nov. 17

QUINCY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a public hearing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, on a proposed project to realign Illinois 57 to bypass Marblehead.

The purpose of the hearing is for the public to provide input on this final plan. Attendees will be able to learn more about the project through the exhibits, displays and fact sheets that will be available at the meeting. IDOT staff and consultants will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. There will be no formal presentation. All interested parties are encouraged to attend:

Tuesday, Nov. 17
​4-6 p.m. ​
​The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center ​
​405 Vermont St
​Quincy

IDOT is proposing to realign Illinois 57 to the west of Marblehead and construct a new bridge over Mill Creek. ​ The current bridge is in poor condition and has three piers in the water that are constantly catching debris, causing maintenance issues and erosion of the banks. The existing bridge over Mill Creek was built in 1932 and was later rehabilitated over 50 years ago.

“Illinois 57 is a vital industrial corridor in western Illinois,” said Illinois Department of Transportation Region Four Engineer Teresa Price. “This new bypass and bridge will benefit the motorists of Adams County, especially the truck traffic that travels from the I-72 intersection to Quincy’s industrial area, by improving safety and enhancing overall quality of life.”

Construction of the bypass and wider bridge is tentatively anticipated to begin in the 2028-2029 construction seasons. Comments may be submitted at the meeting or sent to:

Illinois Department of Transportation, District 6
​3215 Executive Park Drive
​Springfield, IL 62703
​Attn: Jay Edwards, Project Engineer
​Email: jay.edwards@illinois.gov

For IDOT District 6 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict6 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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