Illinois’ vast road network is a critical backbone of both the state and national economy, yet deteriorating infrastructure is creating mounting risks and costs. Congested interchanges, aging bridges and underfunded maintenance disrupt supply chains, increase expenses for businesses and drivers, and contribute to safety hazards. Despite major investment plans, funding pressures threaten progress, making sustained, protected infrastructure spending essential to support economic growth, competitiveness and public safety statewide.
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Road conditions across state IDOT districts
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District 1
Poor: 6.13%
Fair: 27.30%
Good: 38.90%
Excellent: 27.44%
District 3
Poor: 20.87% Fair: 19.58% Good: 23.32% Excellent: 36.18%
District 5
Poor: 12.05% Fair: 26.33% Good: 22.27% Excellent: 39.28%
District 7
Poor: 15.99% Fair: 19.68% Good: 18.63% Excellent: 45.64%
District 2
Poor: 23.43% Fair: 35.49% Good: 21.35% Excellent: 19.64%
District 4
Poor: 23.47% Fair: 47.18% Good: 13.30% Excellent: 15.94%
Watch the video below for more on the dangerous conditions in Disctict 4.
District 6
Poor: 34.63% Fair: 23.51% Good: 15.12% Excellent: 26.66%
Watch the video below for more on stalled progress in District 6.
District 8
Poor: 24.50% Fair: 24.17% Good: 24.01% Excellent: 27.19%
Watch the video below for more on lost opportunity in District 8.
District 9
Poor: 3.12% Fair: 23.93% Good: 27.71% Excellent: 45.21%
Miles of road per category
Statewide road conditions over time
Labor leaders Tim Drea and Luke Ogan warn that deferred maintenance and inconsistent funding increase costs, disrupt supply chains and weaken connections between Chicago and downstate, underscoring the need for sustained investment to keep the state competitive.
Why investing in Illinois roads is critical for business competitiveness
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The paths to economic growth run throughout the state
Moses Martinez says US 24 in Kingston Mines, south of Peoria, has been called one of the most dangerous roads in Illinois due to heavy vehicle usage, narrow roadways and cross traffic.
Pam Simon, Director of Diversity for the Associated General Contractors of Illinois, talks about the ongoing but unfunded work on Business I-55 in Springfield.
Dangerous conditions
Stalled progress
Orlando Oliver, IUOE Local 520, talks about plans in Madison County for a connector route (Southwestern Illinois Connector, Illinois 3 Connector) that remains unfunded.
Lost opportunity
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Stalled progress in District 6
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Lost opportunity in District 8
District 4
District 6
District 8
Public investment in infrastructure is a proven driver of economic growth and job creation in Illinois, generating strong returns, boosting productivity and supporting middle-class wages, says University of Illinois Professor Robert Bruno.
Illinois infrastructure investment strengthens economy and workforce
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