Reconstruction of Benton Square (IL 14 / IL 37) with improved turning movements and island crosswalks.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids on reconstruction of Benton Square, a roundabout conversion project at the intersection of IL 14, IL 37, and IL 34 in Franklin County, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the integrated Contractors Exchange (iCX) system.

The scope encompasses hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, Portland cement concrete pavement, pedestrian and ADA-compliant crosswalks, raised splitter islands, and mountable truck aprons. The work converts the existing square intersection to a roundabout through splitter islands, pavement markings, and signage. Multiple utility companies have facilities within the project limits, including water, sewer, lighting, fiber optic, telephone, cable television, gas, and electric services; utility adjustments are estimated to occur before or during construction.

The project is designated as FAP Route 869, Project STP-ZTR0(450), Section 5N-3, and is classified as a Federal-Aid construction project under District 9 Construction Funds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with IDOT terms and conditions. IDOT reserves the right to determine responsibility at award, reject any or all proposals, re-advertise the improvement, and waive technicalities.

The Special Provisions document includes supplemental specifications and recurring special provisions covering materials, construction methods, traffic control, quality assurance, and federal compliance requirements applicable to this Federal-Aid construction contract. No site visit or bidder's conference date is specified in the available documents.