Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure, enhancing quality of life

 IROQUOIS AND FORD COUNTIES – Rebuild Illinois is continuing to improve mobility, safety and quality of life in Iroquois and Ford counties and along the Interstate 57 corridor, with the Illinois Department of Transportation delivering multiple major projects this construction season. Made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic capital program, eight projects represent a total investment of $119 million, creating and maintaining good-paying jobs throughout the region. ​ ​ 

“The historic Rebuild Illinois program continues to transform our infrastructure and enhance key economic corridors across the state,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Our ambitious capital program is putting Illinoisans to work as we improve regional transportation systems, encourage new economic activity and build a better future for all of Illinois.”

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Of the eight major projects in the Iroquois and Ford County areas, three are scheduled to be completed and one scheduled to begin in 2026 and four are scheduled to begin in 2027. 

• I-57 at the Illinois 54 interchange in Onargabridge deck replacement. Work began in fall 2025 and is expected to wrap up this fall . One lane of traffic is open in each direction.
• I-57 over Louis Creek bridge replacement. Work began in summer 2025 and is expected to be completed this summer. One lane of traffic is open in each direction.
• I-57 from the Ford County line to the Buckley interchange patching and resurfacing, bridge repairs and rest area improvements. Work began in fall 2025 and is expected to be completed this fall. One lane of traffic is open in each direction.
• I-57 from Sugar Creek to Prairie Creek bridge repairs and repairs to various structures on U.S. 24 and township roads 155 and 58A crossing I-57. Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 and will wrap up in fall 2028. One lane on I-57 will be maintained in each direction utilizing temporary crossovers. There will be lane closures on bridges crossing I-57 controlled by temporary traffic signals.
• I-57 over the Big Four Ditchbridge replacement. Work is scheduled to begin this summer and is expected to be completed in fall 2027. One lane will be maintained in each direction utilizing temporary crossovers.
• I-57 from the Clifton interchange to the Kankakee County lineresurfacing and bridge repairs. Work is expected to begin in summer 2027 and wrap up in fall 2028. Lane closures are expected.
• Danforth Road over I-57 bridge deck replacement. Work is expected to begin in summer 2027. Traffic impacts are still being determined.
• S. 45 from U.S. 24 to Illinois 54resurfacing, drainage upgrades and shoulder widening. Work is expected to begin in summer 2027 and wrap up in fall 2027. Expect daily lane closures.