Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Princeton, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Repairing the Red Covered Bridge (SN 006-0134) on TR 246 (Old Dad Joe_Trail), over Big Bureau Creek, approximately 0.5 mile west of IL-26 in Bureau County. Repairs include roof replacement, truss replacement, floor beam replacement, and other items needed to restore the bridge to its original condition. Region 2 District 3 Federal Project # N/A County(s) Bureau Key Route(s) TR 246 Marked Route(s) Old Dad Joe Trail Questions not accepted as of July 21, 2026 04:30 PM. Questions directed to: IDOT Contracts Office Harry R. Hanley Building Room 326 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62764 (217) 782-7806 Fax: (217) 785-1141 TDD: (217) 524-4875 DOT.DE-Contracts@illinois.gov Contractors who desire to become prequalified or to renew their prequalification for this letting must file with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Construction, Room 322, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764, a Contractor's Statement of Experience and Financial Condition no later than 4:30 PM prevailing local time, July 10, 2026. A contractor will not be prequalified for this letting unless the statement is received before the time and day established. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive minor or immaterial irregularities, informalities or technicalities, to advertise for new bids, or to request confirmation or clarification from any bidder regarding a bid. IL DOT - 031 - Repairing the Red Covered Bridge (SN 006-0134) on TR 246 (Old Dad Joe Trail)