Transportation

Oct 251 min read

aRT3 Planning Study Open House: November 7th, 2024 | 3:30 - 6:00 PM

Join us at America’s Central Port on Nov 7th, 2024, to shape the future of IL Route 3.

Aug 64 min read

Port Hosts First Advisory Meeting for Illinois Route 3 Planning Study

Transforming Route 3 into a safer, vibrant, and economically robust corridor. Key takeaways from the aRT3 Advisory Committee meeting.

Feb 72 min read

Charting New Waters: New Ferry Study Looks to Highlight a Vital Transportation Mode for the Region

A new ferry study seeks to identify opportunities to improve ferry transportation in the Southwest Illinois region.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

America's Central Port Kicks Off Search For Bids For IL Route 3 Planning Study

IL Route 3 Project: Seeking expert teams for roadway planning & design concepts. Deadline: Oct 25th.

Oct 20, 20223 min read

America's Central Port Launches Virtual Tour To Promote Site Selection and Workforce Engagement

Imagine your prospect is half way around the world, or maybe just hunkered in at home and not interested in jumping through hoops to see...

Apr 26, 20222 min read

Southwest Illinois Celebrates 100 Year Levee System Accreditation

Over the last 15 years, incredible lengths have been taken to secure the 100-year level FEMA accreditation for the Metro East levee system.

May 24, 20212 min read

Ports, Rail, & Container on Barge: America's Central Port, TRRA, & Arcosa Weigh In (Video)

Speakers Dennis Wilmsmeyer Executive Director, America’s Central Port Dennis Wilmsmeyer has served as the Executive Director of America’s...

May 13, 20214 min read

Rail Spurs, Harbors, Grain Bins and More: How America's Central Port Invests In Global Connectivity

Beyond the 900+ jobs, over 75 businesses, and $1B+ in freight transported by river, rail, and road, the Port also plays a major role in...

Nov 3, 20204 min read

Are You On The Right Track?

Manufacturers want less touches and any efficiency they can get their hands on. Access to rail can provide those advantages.

Sep 16, 20208 min read

America's Central Port and St. Louis Working Together: $20.86 Million Awarded for Port Improvements

America's Central Port in concert with East St. Louis and the City of St. Louis Port Authority to receive a total of $20.86M in upgrades.

Jul 1, 20202 min read

IL Congressman Bost Introduces Bill To Help Inland Ports

Bipartisan legislation introduced to increase access to critical federal funding for small ports, terminals, and waterways in Illinois.

Jun 16, 20202 min read

America's Central Port Awarded $1.26 Million Grant for Container on Barge & Intermodal Equipment

With this new grant, container on barge at America's Central Port is projected to be operational later this year in 2020.

Oct 29, 20192 min read

Granite City Harbor Update To Be First IDOT Project Completed Under New Competitive Freight Program

$1.3M last mile infrastructure project at America's Central Port to be first IDOT project completed under new competitive freight program.