Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that two critical federal investments will be coming to Illinois' 16th District. $11,250,000 was awarded for Peoria Multimodal River Terminal Project and $10,987,800 awarded for the Grundy County Multimodal Terminal Expansion Project, both of which Congressman LaHood advocated for.
"I am thrilled that the Department of Transportation has awarded two Port Infrastructure Development Program grants totaling more than $22.2 million to projects in Grundy and Peoria counties," said Rep. LaHood. "Reliable infrastructure is critical to helping our manufacturers and farmers get their products to market, which is why I proudly advocated for this investment. These two projects will strengthen our transportation network, support local businesses, and create new opportunities in Illinois. I commend Secretary Duffy for this investment in the people of Illinois’ 16th District, and I look forward to continuing to work with him to strengthen infrastructure across our state.”
Background:
The $11,250,000 awarded for Peoria Multimodal River Terminal Project will redevelop a previously used Illinois River brownfield parcel into a modern, multi-commodity inland marine terminal serving agriculture, the steel and critical minerals supply chain, and the domestic industrial raw-commodity network. The project consists of five elements: a dock, loading conveyors, storage bins, scales and sampling equipment, and overland conveyors.
The $10,987,800 awarded for the Grundy County Multimodal Terminal Expansion Project will extend the existing barge slip from 185 feet to approximately 300 feet.
Additional elements include engineering, earthwork, civil site development, onsite road improvements, mooring dolphins, targeted dredging, electrical systems, a slip working platform, marine winches, and cargo-handling machinery consisting of a material handler, loader, and skid steer.
Congressman LaHood's letter of support for the project in Peoria County can be found HERE, and the letter of support for the project in Grundy County HERE.
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