Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians will soon be able to use the new underpasses on Madison and Jefferson Streets. Construction of the underpasses between 9th and 11th Streets began in April 2023 as part of the larger Springfield Rail Improvement Project.

The City of Springfield and the Illinois Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at 10 a.m. at Madison and Ninth Street. The $68 million underpasses are designed to improve safety while alleviating traffic congestion.

U.S. Sen Dick Durbin and Rep. Nikki Budzinski are expected to join Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, Mayor Misty Buscher, Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and Hanson Professional Services CEO Satch Pecori for the event.