The Sangamon County Highway Department announced an open house public informational meeting to discuss the proposed extension of Iron Bridge Road north to connect to MacArthur Boulevard near the Recreation Drive intersection.
The meeting will be held in an open house format at the Lakeside Christian Church, located at 225 Toronto Road in Springfield, allowing interested citizens to attend anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. No formal presentation will be given.
County officials say the construction of overpasses and underpasses at the Woodside/Iron Bridge intersection will improve traffic flow with a new north-south corridor, remove at-grade rail crossings, and increase safety. The project will spur further economic development through construction jobs and commercial development.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the proposed improvement and gather public comments. The meeting will address the need for the project, the location of the proposed improvement, and its potential impacts on the community and environmental resources. Exhibits, drawings, and aerial photos will be available for review.
The proposed improvement includes extending Iron Bridge Road from Woodside Road north to align with MacArthur Boulevard near the Recreation Drive intersection. The project proposes a four-lane section with a raised median for Iron Bridge Road.
This project would connect to the Iron Bridge Road Overpass and Woodside Road Underpass project, which is scheduled to go to bid in late 2024.
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Christian Church, 225 Toronto Road, Springfield, Illinois 62711
Staff will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments can be submitted by email to cwilkey@hanson-inc.com until August 20, 2024.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact Mr. Carter Wilkey, Project Engineer, at least five days prior to the meeting at 217-747-9219 or by email at cwilkey@hanson-inc.com.