Senator Sandoval, Speaker Madigan and Congressman Lipinski make Central Ave. Bypass project a reality

Pictured in the background: U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-3), member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee; State Rep. Mike Madigan, Speaker of the House; Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; IDOT Secretary Gary Hannig; Illinois Senator Lou Viverito (D-11); Rep. Michael J.  Zalewski (D-21) and Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady.


Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-12), Chairmanof the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, along with several Federal and state Transportation leaders announced $170 million in state funding for the start of the long-awaited "Central Avenue Bypass" project that will connect that thoroughfare between 65th and 73rd. streets on the Southside of Chicago and Bedford Park.