Bloomington discussing Main Street redevelopment as part of One Voice trip

Posted on November 28, 2016

The Bloomington City Council will consider seeking funding for improvements to Main Street. (WJBC file photo)

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking to work with both McLean County and the Town of Normal to support the redevelopment of Business U.S. 51 ahead of the One Voice trip to Washington D.C.

Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said the road through the center of the Twin Cities has a great impact both economically and on transportation.

“The overall corridor itself is very much in need of some retooling, re-looking at what it needs to become,” said Karch. “This One Voice advocacy would be a good opportunity to go to the elected officials in Washington D.C. and to really push for continued support from the Illinois Department of Transportation.”

Karch explained IDOT is the key to moving the project forward.

Bloomington’s city council will discuss advocating for the project Monday night.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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