CARTERVILLE – Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi was joined by state and local officials Thursday morning for the groundbreaking on the $41 million project to improve and modernize Illinois 13 at Crab Orchard Lake in Carterville.

Biagi says this project is only possible thanks to Governor JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program.

These improvements aim to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance regional mobility.

Work got underway Monday on this project and should be completed sometime in 2027.

You can watch the entire ceremony below.