Pana Mayor Nathan Pastor says a long-awaited road project will soon get underway in the city.
Pastor announced that reconstruction of Illinois Route 29 through Pana will begin Monday, March 23rd, following more than three years of planning and coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
 

The project carries a price tag of about 10.5 million dollars and will include a complete rebuild of Route 29 from the “Welcome to Pana” sign near the Lincoln Prairie Bike Trail south to The Junction Garden Center. Work will also include new sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along the route.

Construction could take up to a year, with a projected completion date of July 28th, 2027.

Pastor says IDOT will work with the city on traffic control, lane closures, and detours, and drivers should watch for posted signage and updates from the City of Pana.

The mayor says the project is expected to make a positive impact on travel through the community.