District 8 ferry boat operations

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) a Project Grant totaling $521,053.11 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) effective August 1, 2025. This award supports operational expenses for the maintenance and operation of two ferry services within District 8: the Brussels Ferry and Kampsville Ferry, which serve Greene, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties in Illinois.

The grant funds the day-to-day operational activities necessary to maintain continuous ferry service across these waterways. Ferry operations represent an eligible transportation infrastructure activity under CFDA 20.205, supporting regional connectivity and multimodal transportation access in areas where water crossings necessitate ferry service. IDOT, as the state transportation department, administers this project in accordance with federal-aid highway program requirements and stewardship agreements with the Federal Highway Administration.

Project description

Operational expenses to maintain and operate the brussels ferry & kampsville ferry located in district 8, with locations in greene, jersey, & calhoun county.