Macon County - Business Route 51 from US 36 to IL 48/121

For more information on the November 2, 2023 public meeting, please click on the Study tab below, then click on the Public Engagement tab. 

This study will take a detailed look at improving the Northbound (NB) and Southbound Business Route US 51, locally known as Water Street and Main Street, respectively.  Improvements to be studied are options for reconstruction of the roadway and the associated drainage system, the addition of a shared-use path along the east side of Water Street, traffic signal modification, and roadway lighting updates.

IDOT and its engineering consultant team, aided by input from the public, will inventory existing conditions (such as traffic data and crash history), identify and document environmental constraints, and develop and refine improvement options (alternatives). The result of the study will be a preferred alternative that addresses identified transportation issues and serves the area’s future needs.

An inclusive, responsive public involvement program is an essential part of the study.

Stakeholder Meetings and Public Meetings will be held throughout the project study.  Please add your name and contact information by clicking on the Comments? Questions? Join The Mailing List! button to receive notifications of public involvement opportunities.