Site work and paving for a road / highway in Morrison, Illinois. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The work that is proposed would start 1/10th of a mile west of Illinois 78 – which is on the western edge of town – to 2/10th of a mile east of Jackson Street on the east side of town. The plan is part of an IDOT study that would turn the two-lane road into three lanes, reconstruct U.S. 30’s aging pavement, and add turn lanes and a bi-directional turn lane to help relieve congestion. The project also would include drainage, culvert and safety improvements as needed; pedestrian, Americans with Disability Act and bicycle accommodations would be considered per IDOT’s Complete Streets policy. The project would include installation of curb and gutter, storm sewer, retaining walls, turn lanes and sidewalks. Also included in the plan is a multi-use path that would run on the south side of the upgraded road. The project would involve extensive coordination with the city of Morrison, the Morrison Historical Society and other project stakeholders, according to IDOT documents. Property acquisition would most likely be necessary in the eastern portion of the proposed plan. IDOT’s next move will be collecting more data about the project and receiving feedback from residents. IDOT would next finalize project development reports and prepare the final plans and supporting documents required for construction. The project timeline as it now stands sets design approval for early 2027. Bid letting would happen in early 2029, with construction to start later that year.