$8.8 Million for Construction Projects in Southern Illinois

WSIL -- The state has announced $8.8 million for construction projects in 12 southern Illinois counties.

The projects are funded through the Illinois Jobs Now! program.

Alexander County

Illinois Route 3 will receive 4.53 miles of resurfacing, aggregate shoulders, pavement patching, paint pavement marking and reflective pavement markers from south of Illinois Route 127 to west of the I-57 ramp for $1,242,495 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale.

Franklin County

The roofing systems at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park will be repaired and replaced for $63,023 by D.E. Martin Roofing Company, Inc. of Lebanon, the lowest of four bidders. The project will be managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board.

Illinois Route 149 will receive patching and partial depth patching in West Frankfort from Joiner Street to Ken Gray Boulevard, as well as pavement removal and replacement, and curb and gutter removal and replacement at the southbound and northbound I-57 rest areas for $282,494 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale, the lower of two bidders.

Gallatin County

Illinois Route 13 will receive pavement and shoulder replacement on the westbound lane on either side of Illinois Route 1 for $612,845 by E. T. Simonds Construction Company of Carbondale, the lower of two bidders.

Hardin County

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$8.8 Million for Construction Projects in Southern Illinois