Governor Quinn Announces $265,000 for Jacksonville Airport Improvements

JACKSONVILLE – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $265,000 capital investment for a construction project at the Jacksonville Municipal Airport as part of his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. The project is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. The contract is soon to be awarded and followed a competitive bidding process and addresses a critical infrastructure need while creating construction jobs.

“Investments in airports like this one in Jacksonville make them more efficient and safer while creating construction jobs,” Governor Quinn said. “This Illinois Jobs Now! project will continue to ensure that Illinois has a strong, 21st century infrastructure.”

Crack and joint repair and sealing work will be done on Runway 13/31, Runway 4/22, Taxiway C and the T-Hangar pavement for $265,470 by Illinois Valley Paving, a division of United Contractors Midwest, Inc. of Springfield. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics will manage the project, which includes federal and state funding.

"The Jacksonville area is blessed with many modes of transportation, from roads and rail to nearby waterways,” State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer said. “Investment in the Jacksonville Airport adds to that, making life better and increasing possibilities for economic development as we work to attract new businesses to the area."

Governor Quinn’s $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! is supporting more than 439,000 jobs over six years. It is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.