The Illinois Department of Transportation is considering a plan to remove the Perrysville Avenue bridge that goes over Interstate 74. The idea is just in the planning stage, but the state has done some preliminary examinations of the area.
City Engineer Sam Cole says the state feels that there is no need for two bridges over I-74 in that area.
Cole says such a plan would mean improved roads in the area which will help local residents and perhaps bring in more development.
IDOT would hold public hearings to get community input before such a project. Cole says this project would be for 2027 or 2028 at the earliest.
