Carbondale, IL – Drivers and pedestrians in Carbondale can expect smoother, safer streets soon thanks to a $2 million state investment announced this week. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), alongside Governor JB Pritzker and local officials, unveiled the project as part of the ongoing Rebuild Illinois infrastructure initiative.
According to IDOT, the project will rebuild three key roadways — Poplar, West Cherry, and West College streets — connecting Southern Illinois University, SIH Memorial Hospital, and the future Southern Illinois Multimodal Station.
Plans include resurfacing roads, repairing curbs and gutters, adding new bike lane striping, and upgrading sidewalk ramps for improved accessibility. Officials say these updates will create safer and more reliable routes for students, commuters, and emergency access.
Construction is anticipated to begin later this year, though a firm start date has not been announced. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the area.
The Rebuild Illinois program is the state’s largest-ever infrastructure investment, focused on revitalizing roads, bridges, and transit systems across all regions.
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