The $25.4 billion Illinois Works capital improvement program includes $92.7 million for improvement projects along the corridor, which serves much of western Illinois. The state's goal is to eventually create a 220-mile, four-lane highway, linking the Quad Cities with Alton.
"U.S. 67 is just one of countless projects in the Illinois Works program and I urge House members to return to Springfield and approve the plan," said Gov. Blagojevich. "In the meantime, this Web site will keep area residents up to date on progress towards making U.S. 67 a four-lane highway from the Quad Cities to Alton. The project will provide a valuable transportation corridor and will help spur economic development in the western part of our state. It is critical for the House to pass Illinois Works, so we can move forward with this project."
Currently, more than $724 million in work has been completed or is in progress for the two and four-lane corridor improvements along U.S. 67. In addition, as part of the FY 2008-2013 Proposed Highway Improvement Program, $21.6 million is programmed in FY 2008 and $131.3 million is programmed during FY 2009-2013. The estimated unfunded cost to complete the four-lane sections from Macomb southward to the Alton Bypass is between $1.5 and $1.7 billion.
The U.S. Route 67 corridor Web site provides a map showing the proposed alignment, and progress of the improvements at any point along the alignment. The Web site provides the latest programming information, along with insight into the progress of the corridor development. It also contains information on who to contact at IDOT with questions or comments, provides answers to frequently asked questions and explains the scope of the improvements.
