Fairmont City, IL – Fairmont City streets are set for a major upgrade as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced a $670,000 investment to improve the North 42nd and 44th Street corridors.
According to IDOT, the project is part of the six-year, $50.6 billion Rebuild Illinois program — the largest infrastructure initiative in state history. Of that total, $400 million is dedicated to more than 220 local projects statewide.
In the Metro East region, officials noted that approximately $3.8 billion is planned for regional road and bridge improvements. Key projects include work on I-270, Illinois Route 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector near Fairmont City. These investments aim to enhance safety and accessibility for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists while boosting local connectivity and quality of life.
Governor JB Pritzker joined local and state leaders to highlight the importance of the upgrades, emphasizing that projects like these strengthen small towns and growing communities alike.
The Rebuild Illinois plan continues to fund infrastructure across East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, and America’s Central Port, improving transportation safety and efficiency throughout southern Illinois.
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