Governor Quinn Announces $6.5 Million for Road Project in Lake Barrington

LAKE BARRINGTON - Governor Pat Quinn today announced a capital investment of more than $6.5 million for a road project in Lake Barrington, 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.

"Our investment will improve the River and Roberts Road intersection in Lake Barrington," Governor Quinn said. "The project will also employ a number of construction workers, which will drive the local economy forward."

The River and Roberts Road intersection in Lake Barrington will be reconstructed to provide a multi-lane roundabout. The project includes earth stabilization, pavement widening and resurfacing, culvert replacement, storm sewer, sidewalks, curb and gutter, retaining wall, lighting and landscaping. Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. of Wauconda was the lowest of four bidders for the work at $6,552,520. The project will be overseen by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

"Improving local traffic safety and modernizing intersections are a critical aspect of investing in our roads," State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) said. "Projects like these help us to keep the Barrington area a great place to live, work and raise a family."

The project is part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.