Reconstruct the intersection of FAU 7975 (E. Carpenter ST.) at 5TH ST. And 6TH ST. In the city of springfield

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $2.64 million on September 15, 2025, under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (CFDA 20.272) to reconstruct the intersection of FAU 7975 (E. Carpenter Street) at 5th Street and 6th Street in Springfield, Illinois.

The project scope includes pavement removal, earth excavation, aggregate subgrade and base installation, Portland cement concrete base, hot mix asphalt removal, hot mix asphalt binder and surface, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer work, signing, pavement marking, and traffic signals replacement.

The award carries a period of performance through September 15, 2032, with work performed in Springfield, Illinois. IDOT administers the award as the federally designated state transportation agency for Illinois and passes federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding to municipalities and county highway departments for infrastructure projects that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads.

Project description

Pavement removal, earth excavation, aggregate subgrade and base, PCC base, HMA removal, HMA binder and surface, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer, signing, pavement marking, and traffic signals replacement.