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District 8
1102 Eastport Plaza Drive
Collinsville, Illinois 62234-6198
IDOT Region 5
Encompassing the southernmost part of Illinois, IDOT Region 5 is bordered on the south and west by the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, with the Illinois River joining the Mississippi on the western edge of the region. An estimated 25,844 centerline miles of roads, including 3,270 state maintained miles, criss-cross the region, which includes IDOT’s District 8 and District 9. Numerous bikeways exist along both rivers including the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail along the Great River Road Illinois Scenic Bikeway. At the Cairo Junction in the southern tip of the state and just north of the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, the Great River Road and Ohio River Scenic Byway connect.
The rivers have done more than create beautiful bluffs, scenic views and natural habitats for all types of wildlife in this region. Along with the interstate highways serving the region, the historic waterways that define the regional boundaries also provide for freight movement across the country. Freight movement is a critical component of the region’s transportation system and helps connect the region to world markets.
The region is served by Amtrak corridors, including a high-speed rail corridor from Chicago to the Metro East and inter-city passenger rail from Chicago to Carbondale. Numerous airports also serve the region, including the St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia, which has numerous air charter providers and maintenance companies, an aircraft parts and supplies wholesaler, the nation's oldest certified flight school, and an air and space museum.
District 8
Construction Projects and Studies
Community Involvement
IDOT believes in partnering with Illinois communities statewide to promote a safer, sustainable and effective transportation system for Illinoisans. Through these partnerships and collaborations, we demonstrate our commitment to move our transportation vision, Transforming Transportation for Tomorrow forward.
To learn how you can partner with us please visit the Community Involvement page.
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Region 5 Engineers
Regional Engineer is Carrie Nelsen, P.E.
Assistant Regional Engineer is Rebecca Tharp, P.E., S.E.
District 9
Construction Projects and Studies
Community Involvement
IDOT believes in partnering with Illinois communities statewide to promote a safer, sustainable and effective transportation system for Illinoisans. Through effective partnerships and collaborations, we demonstrate our commitment to move the transportation vision, Transforming Transportation for Tomorrow forward.
To learn how you can partner with us please navigate to the Community Involvement page.
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District 9
2801 West Murphysboro Road
Carbondale, Illinois 62903
Region 5 Engineers
Regional Engineer is Carrie Nelsen, P.E.
Assistant Regional Engineer is Rebecca Tharp, P.E., S.E.