Long awaited Longmeadow Parkway bridge project gets $40 million shift into overdrive

A two-decades-long dream of building a new bridge corridor over the Fox River in northern Kane County takes a leap forward Wednesday, June 4, with the official announcement of a $40 million commitment from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The long-awaited Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor — likely the most ambitious construction project in Kane County history — is expected to help relieve severe traffic congestion in northern Kane County and provide a significant economic shot in the arm for residents and businesses throughout the region.

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