Governor Quinn Announces $225,000 for Lawrenceville Airport Improvements

LAWRENCEVILLE – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $225,000 capital investment for a construction project at the Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport. The project is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. The contract was awarded following a competitive bidding process and addresses a critical infrastructure need while creating construction jobs.

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

A parking lot will be constructed to service airport users. Ambraw Asphalt Materials, Inc. of Lawrenceville will perform the work for $225,970. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics will manage the project, which includes federal, state and local funding.

The state funds for the project come from Governor Quinn’s $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which supports 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.