Governor Quinn Announces $544,000 for Construction Project on Effingham-Fayette County Line

ALTAMONT – Governor Pat Quinn today announced an investment of $544,000 for a construction project on the Effingham-Fayette County line. Funded by his Illinois Jobs Now! construction program, the project is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to creating jobs and driving Illinois’ economy forward.

“This project will improve traffic flow and safety in the St. Elmo – Altamont area, which benefits everyone,” Governor Quinn said. “The project will also employ a number of construction workers, which will drive local economies forward.”

The railroad underpass on Illinois Route 128 north of U.S. Route 40 will be rehabilitated for $544,508 by Howell Paving, Inc. of Mattoon, the lowest of five bidders. The work involves gutter removal and replacement, pavement widening and surfacing, a new guardrail and sewer work. The project will include structural steel repairs and related work. The project will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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 construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.