For Release: Friday, July 29, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
COSTELLO SAYS TRANSPORTATION BILL GOOD FOR ILLINOIS AND OUR AREA
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today applauded House approval of H.R. 3, the final version of legislation to reauthorize the nation's highway and transit systems. The $286.4 billion dollar bill will result in a significant increase in highway spending for the State of Illinois, an average of $309.15 million annually, or 33.4% per year over the current level of funding. In addition, Illinois will receive a $532 million increase in transit funding over the next five years. Costello also secured $150 million for the new Mississippi River Bridge, bringing total funding in the bill for the project to $240 million.
"This is a great bill for Illinois and I am glad to bring this process to a close," Costello said. "In addition to the large increase in the State's annual funding, we have secured funds for the new Mississippi River Bridge and many local projects. I want to thank the entire Bi-State Congressional delegation for their work on this legislation. It is another testament to what we can accomplish when we work together."
| Projects in the 12th Congressional District: | ||
| Construct connector road between Collinsville Rd. to IL3/North 1st St., St. Clair County | $4,800,000 | |
| Construct West Corbin Overpass over Illinois 255, Bethalto | $4,000,000 | |
| Extend Frank Scott Parkway East Road to Scott AFB, St. Clair County | $2,240,000 | |
| Construct Bissel Street Roadway Connector, Tri-City Regional Port District | $800,000 | |
| Upgrade connector road from IL Rt.I-255 to IL Rt. 3, Sauget | $1,920,000 | |
| Construct Access roads, National Great Rivers Research Center | $1,000,000 | |
| Construct Roadway from Mississippi Rover Barge Dock to IL Rt. 3-IL Rt. 157, Cahokia | $1,600,000 | |
| Road Alignment from Caseyville Road to Sullivan Drive, Swansea | $900,000 | |
| Reconstruction of Mockingbird Lane and Stratford St, Granite City | $1,600,000 | |
| Reconstruction and improvement of North Lincoln Ave, O'Fallon | $1,339,996 | |
| Reconstruction of 20th St, Granite City | $1,200,000 | |
| Construct extension of Queeny Avenue from IL Rt. 3 to Hog Haven Road, St. Clair County | $600,000 | |
| Construct Interchange on Interstate 255/Davis Ferry Rd., Dupo | $17,500,000 | |
| Widening of Old Madison Road, St. Clair County | $1,600,000 | |
| Improve North Illinois St and related Roads, Belleville | $5,000,000 | |
| State Street Road Improvements from 43rd Street to IL Rt. 157, East St. Louis | $3,080,000 | |
| Relocate Pocket Road for Access to Racehorse Business Park, Alorton | $900,000 |
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