Dive Brief:
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced investments of at least $36 million for construction projects in the state.
- The projects will upgrade transportation in the state by repairing aging infrastructure like bridges and roads and adding new features to "improve safety and increase mobility," Quinn said.
- The investments stem from Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, the largest construction investment program ever seen in Illinois.
Dive Insight:
“These projects will address critical infrastructure needs" in Illinois, Quinn said. “The projects will also employ a number of construction workers, which benefits the local economy.”
The projects will be overseen by the state's Department of Transportation.
