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Manteno, IL – Kankakee County Awarded $2.9 Million IDOT Grant for Highway 9 Overhaul Ahead of EV Plant Opening
Manteno, IL Kankakee County has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation IDOT to overhaul Highway 9, improving
By Country Herald Staff Report · 2024-05-08T20:33:11.000Z
Kankakee County Receives Infrastructure Funding Kankakee County has officially been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation IDOT to facilitate a critical overhaul of Highway 9. This infrastructure improvement project is strategically timed to precede the upcoming opening of a new electric vehicle EV plant in the area.
Enhancing Regional Logistics The grant aims to address necessary upgrades to the highway, ensuring it can support increased traffic and logistical demands anticipated with the launch of the new EV manufacturing facility. Local officials believe this investment is vital for regional economic development and transportation safety as the county prepares for industrial growth.