Residents in the City of Lincoln are well aware of the need for improvements on Fifth Street on the City's west side. 

Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch is encouraged by recent progress made as they near breaking ground to expand the road and improve the pavement. He explains they are in the process of acquiring land to make that happen.

As land is acquired, Mayor Welch estimates the City is roughly 18-months from breaking ground. He explains because the project will partially be funded by State of Illinois dollars, they will need to get that process rolling soon.

Fifth Street in Lincoln runs by businesses like Logan Lanes, Community Action, Heritage Packaging, and Sysco Central Illinois location.