These improvements are going to provide a north-south connection between the Highway 83 Spur and U.S. Highway 278 W.
This project is over one and half miles long and will begin on the southern end, at the intersection of Highway 83 and Jordan Drive.
It will continue northward and follow Scogin Drive for over half a mile, then it will extend for almost one mile of new construction until it connects with Highway 278 W.
Portions of the new roadway will be three lanes and the remainder will be two lanes.
The improvements will also include two roundabouts.
One will be built at Highway 83 and Jordan Drive, and the second one will be located just north, at Scogin Drive and Old Warren Road.
This job will also provide improvements for a railroad overpass on the north end.
One reason why this project is so important to the City of Monticello is that it will provide quicker, more reliable access to the schools and to medical care.
The overpass guarantees that cars and emergency vehicles won’t have to stop for a passing train.
This project was made possible through a partnership with the City of Monticello and Drew County. The City contributed $2,505,000, and Drew County provided $505,000.
In addition to the financial contributions, portions of Highway 83 and the 83 Spur will be removed from the State Highway System and transferred to the City and County upon completion of the project.
