Rebuilding the Quad Cities: Interstate projects highlight another historic construction season
Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout region and Illinois
MOLINE – As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is delivering several major projects in the Quad Cities area, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Nine projects combined represent an investment of more than $44 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.
“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making good on our promise to restore and transform our state’s infrastructure while promoting economic growth,” said Gov. Pritzker. “This summer, IDOT will continue to build on years of progress by undertaking construction projects that will create safer roads and bridges and provide jobs across the state. Through these projects, we are demonstrating what government is supposed to do and that’s investing in the people and communities we serve.”
Of the nine major projects in the Quad Cities, seven are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining two anticipated to be completed in 2026.
- Interstate 80 resurfacing and bridge repairs from the Rock River to U.S. 6 in Henry County began in March and are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2026. Lane closures and traffic switches are anticipated.
- Illinois 82 resurfacing from 700N Road to Illinois 17 in Henry County began in May and is anticipated to be completed in August. There will be daily lane closures.
- U.S. 6 and Osco Road intersection reconstruction in Henry County began in July and is expected to wrap up by the end of September. The work requires a full 60-day closure of the intersection.
- Airport Road resurfacing in Moline began in July and is anticipated to be completed in August.
- Illinois 5 at Barstow Road traffic signal replacement in East Moline is anticipated to begin in September and wrap up in November. Daily lane closures are anticipated.
- I-280 pavement patching and resurfacing from Airport Road in Milan to the Henry County line are anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2026. Lane closures are anticipated.
- Illinois 5 resurfacing from 24th to 34th streets in Rock Island began in April and was completed in July.
- U.S. 6 bridge repairs over Mosquito Creek in Henry County began in April and were completed in June.
- I-88 pavement patching from Illinois 92 in Rock Island County to the Whiteside County line began in May and was completed in June.
“Safe, smooth and durable highways are the foundation of good infrastructure, and with this slate of new projects, that's what our community is getting,” said state Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-Rock Island). “The infusion of jobs to the area combined with more robust public safety improvements will help build a stronger future, and I'm proud to support this smart use of taxpayer dollars.”
“This bipartisan capital program is an example of government done right,” said Rock Island County Board Chairman Richard “Quijas” Brunk. “We are grateful for Gov. Pritzker’s leadership and the state’s investment in our regional infrastructure.”
“Thanks to Rebuild Illinois and the leadership of Gov. Pritzker, East Moline is seeing long-overdue infrastructure upgrades that directly impact our residents’ daily lives,” said East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman. “The upcoming improvements at Illinois 5 and Barstow Road will enhance traffic flow and safety at a key intersection in our community. We’re proud to be part of this historic investment in our region’s future.”
Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing a total of $33.2 billion over six years into the state’s aging transportation system, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Rebuild Illinois is not only the largest capital program in state history, but also the first that touches all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
“Rebuild Illinois continues to reshape transportation, creating economic opportunity, improving mobility and enhancing quality of life in every corner of the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. “Remember: If you are traveling anywhere in Illinois this summer, you will be traveling through work zones. When you see orange, slow down and save lives.”
Accomplishments through March 31 of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $14.8 billion of improvements statewide on 6,078 miles of highways, 629 bridges and 895 additional safety improvements. Visit https://idot.click/Rebuild-Illinois for information and highlights of other Rebuild Illinois projects happening throughout the state.
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