Construction to begin next week on Logan County share of Fifth Street Road Project

 

[October 26, 2023] 

Logan County has been discussing the need for a road improvement project on 1550th Street, west of Lincoln for many years. The road is commonly referred to as 5th Street Road. Later this Fall, construction will begin on 5 miles of this project between 100th Avenue and 600th Avenue. The contractor will initially work on extending and replacing the various culverts. Earthwork and construction of the roadbed will take place in 2024.

Additional Right-of-Way was purchased from the adjoining landowners in 2012. The power poles and other utilities were relocated in 2022 to make room for the new roadway and ditches.

The road will have a wider surface, wide shoulders, and new culverts. Because the roadway will be completely re-constructed, through-traffic will not be able to use the road during the project. Local residents will still have access. But there will be times when alternate routes will be required.

The 5th Street Road project has been part of the County’s long-term transportation plan for many years. With funding from the Sugar Creek wind farm and the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the Logan County Board was able to leverage funding from outside sources to help award this construction contract.

Although traffic will be disrupted during the construction, the County is fortunate to have the opportunity to begin building this long-awaited project.

For more detailed information, please contact the Logan County Highway Department at [phone] or at baukamp@logan
countyil.gov

[Bret Aukamp]