For Release: Friday, August 19, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Marion, IL - On Thursday, August 18, 2005 U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) presented a check representing Transportation Bill funds to Marion Mayor, Robert Butler at the Marion City Hall.
Costello presented Mayor Butler and City officials with a mock check in the amount of $4,000,000. Marion will work with the Illinois Department of Transportation to use these funds to build a new overpass and off ramp at I-57 north of Rt. 13 in Marion. The improvement will provide additional access to new and existing commercial development in Marion.
Costello secured these funds for the improvement to build the overpass and off ramp in the multi-year Transportation Bill recently approved by the U.S. Congress.
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