State Senator Cristina Castro secured over $12 million for construction and road improvement projects in Elgin, Carpentersville, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Barrington Hills as part of the largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history.

“These local projects will not only improve the quality of life in Illinois — they are also critically needed for the safety of our infrastructure,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “I am grateful that, because of this Rebuild Illinois funding, the city of Elgin will be replacing the Kimball Street Bridge, which is a vital artery in our downtown in need of improvement.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Multi-Year Program will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The new projects are both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county.

As part of IDOT’s six-year program under Rebuild Illinois, communities in the district Castro represents will see seven infrastructure projects totaling more than $12 million next year.

“Smart investments in our infrastructure make commutes safer improve accessibility while also creating jobs and fueling growth in our area,” Castro said. “These road, intersection and bridge repairs will prevent further headaches and ensure smoother travel along the major corridors in our communities.”

A full list of projects in the 22nd Senate District can be found here.