Hoffman Joins Governor in Highlighting Metro East Infrastructure Investment, Local Road Projects

FAIRMONT CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local officials Tuesday to highlight a new round of Rebuild Illinois infrastructure funding that is going to invest millions in integral road corridor improvements around the Metro East.

“These projects will make our roads safer, reduce congestion, support jobs and better position our region for economic investment,” Hoffman said. “I appreciate the support from local officials, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Gov. Pritzker as we look to get shovels in the ground right away.”

Projects located within Hoffman’s district receiving state funds include:
– Bissell St. expansion in Venice ($700,000 in IDOT funding),
– Longacre Dr. in Fairview Heights ($1 million in IDOT funding),
– Madison Ave. corridor, from 23rd St. to 27th St. in Madison ($1.4 million in IDOT funding),
– N. 42nd and N. 44th St. in Fairmont City ($670,000 in IDOT funding),
– West Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison ($3.8 million in IDOT funding), and
– W. Main St., from 28th St. to 49th St. in Belleville ($1 million in IDOT funding).

Additional local projects are highlighted at https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-celebrates-historic-infrastructure-investments-in-metro-east.

For more information, please contact RepJayHoffman@gmail.com.