The Jo Daviess County Reconstruction Project is a $13.6 million transportation improvement effort that began in early April 2025 and was delivered under a tight schedule through close coordination and phased construction.
The project involved:
- Reconstruction of 1.5 miles of US 20, the rebuilding of Barge Terminal Road
- Reconstruction of a frontage road connecting to US 20
- Addition of a new left-turn lane on eastbound US 20 at Frentress Lake Road
These improvements significantly improved roadway safety and traffic flow in the area.
In collaboration with the Illinois DOT, McCarthy Improvement developed and implemented an alternative traffic control plan that was approved and allowed crews to advance to a subsequent phase more than a month earlier than originally anticipated—helping the project stay on schedule.
Sustainability was also a major focus. Existing concrete pavement was crushed and the asphalt overlay and shoulders were recycled, with materials repurposed as aggregate beneath the new concrete roadway. The project reflects McCarthy Improvement’s commitment to efficient delivery, innovative planning, and long-term infrastructure solutions.
