Madison County, IL – Construction continues this week on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) North Access Road bridge project, where crews are reinforcing bridge supports and preparing a new deck to improve campus connectivity.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), workers are also installing safety barriers and other infrastructure upgrades as part of the ongoing effort to replace the bridge spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Madison County.
The bridge replacement is a key component of IDOT’s broader Metro East improvement plan, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing travel safety around the SIUE campus and surrounding Edwardsville area.
Officials say the project remains on schedule, with completion expected by spring 2026. Once finished, the improved bridge will provide smoother, safer access for both campus traffic and local commuters.
Residents can follow IDOT’s updates and photos of current Metro East projects online.
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