Local, state leaders come together to sign beam for upcoming Springfield transportation hub

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - State and local leaders met Thursday morning for the signing of the beam in Springfield.

It will be part of the upcoming Springfield Sangamon County Transportation Hub that will be located behind the Sangamon County Assessor building on 9th Street.

The Hub will house Amtrak facilities and connections to Greyhound routes.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin played a role in securing funding, stating that access to transportation is critical.

"More and more people are working from home and not coming in for work. That is a consequence for restaurants and shops that serve this population are disappearing as well. We are in a time of transition, and I think the legislature realizes that. We have to hang onto the infrastructure; it is critically important for our future. But this is a time of challenge," Durbin said.

The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

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