This is great news! The funding comes from the IL DOT ITEP grant which matches funding up to 80/20. The city would have to come up with at least 20% ($284,400) of the project cost while ITEP pays the remainder up to 80%. The requirements also state that work on the project must begin within 3 years or the grant expires. Still might be a while before we see a new bridge but at least there is progress.

Think we could get our hands on some scrap pieces of the old bridge when they remove it to use in the Stampede trophies for years to come?