Location
Entire Illinois Waterway
Description
The project includes a total of 268 river miles of 9-foot commercial navigation channel from Joliet, Illinois to near Beardstown, Illinois which includes 6 locks and 6 dams at 6 sites. The navigable portions of this river and the locks and dams that allow waterway traffic to move from one pool to another are integral parts of a regional, national, and international transportation network.
Background
The system is significant for certain key exports and the Nation's balance of trade. More than 580 manufacturing facilities, terminals and docks ship and receive goods through the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which includes the Illinois Waterway. Annually, the regional project generates an estimated $3 billion of transportation cost savings compared to overland methods. Recreation facilities include a Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam. Regional economic impacts are $4,773,000 from approximately 167,000 visits.
Status
Project is in operation.
Additional Information
Authority
OM - Operations and Maintenance
River & Harbors Act of 1927 & 1930
Summarized Project Costs:
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Estimated Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Total Project Cost
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N/A
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Allocations Prior to FY 2024
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N/A
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FY 2024 Allocation1
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$66,234,000
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FY 2024 Total Capability
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$104,716,000
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FY 2025 President's Budget
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$44,201,000
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FY 2025 Total Capability
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$174,485,000
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1 The Rock Island allocation includes $14.9M received in BIL Supplemental Funds and $500K for MVR Dredged Material Management.
Major Work Item Current Year
FY 2024: Budgeted funds were used for operation and maintenance of eight lock and dam sites (6 managed by Rock Island District and 2 by Chicago District) and the project office, critical fleet maintenance support service, dredging, water control, dredged material disposal, dam safety, and real estate management. Funds were also used for the operation and maintenance of the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, supporting management of the recreation program and public visitation by providing safe recreation facilities and visitor assistance and protection. Funds were also used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project. These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and water quality control. The Project advanced the following additional maintenance efforts in FY24:
- Peoria Lock PLC System Upgrade
- Peoria Lock Paving and Site Improvements
- Brandon Road Dam Pier Rehabilitation & Tainter Gate Replacement (Phase I)
- Starved Rock Tainter Gate No.1 Fabrication
- Peoria and Lagrange Locks Supply of Wicket Gates
- Material Handler Procurement (Completed)
Major Work Item Next Fiscal Year
FY 2025: If funded, budgeted funds will be used for operation and maintenance of eight lock and dam sites (6 managed by Rock Island District and 2 by Chicago District) and the project office, critical fleet maintenance support service, dredging, water control, dredged material disposal, dam safety, and real estate management. Funds would also be used for the operation and maintenance of the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, supporting management of the recreation program and public visitation by providing safe recreation facilities and visitor assistance and protection. Funds would also be used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project. These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and water quality control. Non-routine work items would include:
- Peoria/LaGrange End of Dam-Wicket Bulkhead
- Marseilles Lock Electrical System Rehabilitation (Phase II)
- Illinois Waterway Project Office Sheet Pile Wall Replacement
- Replace Dresden Island Lock Emergency Generator & Air Compressors
- Brandon Road Dam Pier Rehabilitation & Tainter Gate Replacement (Phase II)
- Replace Marseilles Lock Emergency Generator & Air Compressor
- Replace Starved Rock Lock Emergency Generator & Air Compressors
- Replace Brandon Road Lock Emergency Generator
- Illinois Waterway Locks Security and Communication Infrastructure Upgrades
- Replace Peoria and LaGrange Wicket Lifters
- Peoria/LaGrange Dam Wet Wicket Dam Bulkhead Replacement
- Starved Rock Dam Scour Work
- Marseilles Lock Miter Gate Machinery Installation
- Starved Rock Lock Miter Gate Machinery Installation
- LaGrange Lock Guardrail Replacement
- Lagrange Lock Kevel Rail Replacement
- Replace Starved Rock Dam Tainter Gates No.2 and 3
- Dresden Island Lock Upper Guide Wall Rehabilitation
- Starved Rock Lock Upper Guide Wall Rehabilitation
- Illinois Waterway Goose Lake Pumping Station Rehabilitation