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Illinois 97 Expressway New Construction and Bridge Replacement

Sector: Bridge • Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Source: Prezly.com

Project
Planned

New four-lane construction in each direction on Illinois 97 expressway from Veterans Parkway to Lincoln Trail/North Old Covered Bridge Lane, including replacement of Sangamon Valley Trail bridge and realignment of Moore Road to connect with relocated, signalized Bradforton Road intersection. Project anticipated to begin fall 2026 and complete fall 2028. Lane and short-term side road closures as we

Status
Prospective
Sector
Bridge
Location
Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Prezly.com

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The project “Illinois 97 Expressway New Construction and Bridge Replacement” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Prezly.com.

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2026-07-22

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New four-lane construction in each direction on Illinois 97 expressway from Veterans Parkway to Lincoln Trail/North Old Covered Bridge Lane, including replacement of Sangamon Valley Trail bridge and realignment of Moore Road to connect with relocated, signalized Bradforton Road intersection. Project anticipated to begin fall 2026 and complete fall 2028. Lane and short-term side road closures as well as overnight closures. Sangamon Valley Trail closed for four months during winter.

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Transportation

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Illinois

City

Springfield

Source

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Prezly.com

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Bridge

Article published date

2026-07-18

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