Foster Announces Nearly $1.9 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois in First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that Illinois will receive almost $1.9 billion in new federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads and bridges across the state. This is the first round of funding under the five years of federal investment in Illinois highways authorized by this new law.

"Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, federal funding is already on its way to Illinois to rebuild roads and bridges in communities across the state," said Foster. "These federal dollars represent a strong first step toward strengthening our state's essential infrastructure – and with them, we'll cut down commute times, help small businesses get goods to market, and keep travelers safe on our roads. I was proud to vote for this vital funding for our communities and I can't wait to see how it's put to use."

The historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed with bipartisan votes in the House and Senate and was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, securing new federal funding for highway and bridge repair for communities across the nation. The funds, administered by the Federal-aid Highway Program, can be used for the construction, reconstruction, or improvement.

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Illinois a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card, finding many deficiencies that require immediate attention. With this funding – and more to come – the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create good-paying union jobs strengthening infrastructure across Illinois.

Illinois is set to receive $1,883,531,823 in this round of funding.

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