Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter at podium during Woodside/Iron Bridge groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 5/12/25 (Credit: Greg Halbleib)

Groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday morning at Woodside and Iron Bridge Roads as reconstruction effort set to commence

By Newsroom May 12, 2025 | 12:18 PM

Reconstruction is set to begin soon on a busy intersection linking Springfield and Chatham that includes two roads, a rail crossing and the Interurban Trail.

Local officials conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday morning at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads.

Woodside/Iron Bridge groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 5/12/25 (Credit: Greg Halbleib)

Chairman and CEO of engineering design firm Hanson Professional Services Satch Pecori said the project is complex:

Sangamon County Engineer Brian Davis said the project will cost 53 million dollars using federal, state and local funds; Tthe project is expected to take three to three-and-a-half years to complete.