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Welcome to the official site for the IL Route 161 over Crooked Creek improvement project in Clinton County, Illinois. Here you will find project information and the latest project updates.
Note: IDOT projects typically have three distinct phases. Phase I (or the project Study) consists of developing the project scope, environmental studies and preliminary design of a project. Phase II (Design) consists of refining the design to develop contract plans and land acquisition. Phase III (Construction) consists of the actual construction of the project
Where is this project?
Crooked Creek is 3.3 miles east of the Village of Hoffman and 1 mile west of the City of Centralia. This project extends from west of Shattuc Road to east of Noltings Road, and is slightly less than 1.5 miles long.
What is the purpose of this project?
The purpose of this project is to replace aging and deficient bridge and culverts that carry IL Route 161 over Crooked Creek and its tributaries, provide additional flood protection for IL Route 161, and to improve intersections on IL Route 161 within the project limits.
What work will be done, or what is the scope of this project?
This project involves:
Why are the structures on IL Route 161 being replaced?
The structures within the project limits were originally built 80 years ago. The condition of these structures has deteriorated to a point where replacement is required.
Why are the proposed roadway and structures being raised with this project?
Will additional Right-Of-Way (ROW) be needed with this project?
Proposed ROW and temporary easements will be required for this project. Affected property owners have been contacted by the Department.
How will construction of this project be completed?
What is the current stage of project development?
Proposed highway improvements are typically processed in three district phases. In Phase I (preliminary engineering phase), proposed geometry, environmental concerns, and right-of-way requirements are defined. During Phase II, contract plans are prepared and the necessary right-of-way is acquired. This phase generally takes a minimum of 12-24 months to complete. Phase III represents the actual construction of the improvement. This project is currently in Phase III.
What is the funding status for this project?
This project is included in the Department’s FY 2018 to 2023 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.If you have questions or comments about this project, please contact Matthew Meyer at (618) 346-3160 or by e-mail at matthew.meyer@illinois.gov. Or, you can mail:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Attn: Mr. Matthew Meyer
1102 Eastport Plaza Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
IDOT is currently in Phase III for this project. As we make changes, this website will be updated accordingly.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Hanley Building
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
(217) 782-7820 or TTY (866) 273-3681