Counties receive money for construction projects

Several Southern Illinois counties will receive money as part of an $8.8 million dollar state investment in construction projects, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday.

The projects are part of the Illinois Jobs Now! construction program and will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Alexander County will receive $1,242,495 for resurfacing pavement, aggregating shoulders, patching pavement, paint pavement marking and reflective pavement markers on Illinois 3, from Illinois 127 to west of the I-57 ramp.

Franklin County will receive $63,023 to repair the roofing systems at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and another $282,494 for patching in West Frankfort from Joiner Street to Ken Gray Boulevardand curb and gutter replacement at south and north-bound U.S. 57 rest areas.

Gallatin County will receive $612,845 for pavement and shoulder replacement on the westbound lane of Illinois 13 on either side of Illinois 1.

Rosiclare in Hardin County will receive $383,649 for milling and inlay surfacing, aggregating shoulders, pavement marking and reflective pavement markers.

Bridge decks at 60 locations in Jackson and Perry countieswill be sealed, with $104,534 being provided for the project.

A three-span bridge over Rayes Creek on Illinois 15 in Jefferson County will be funded for $669,386.

Four miles of U.S. 45 in Johnson County will receive patching, marking, resurfacing, and placing of reflective pavement markers. The project will cost $925,203.

Roofing systems at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Massac County will be replaced for $87,596.

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Counties receive money for construction projects