South Mahomet Road extension wins APWA Illinois award

The American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Illinois Chapter recognized Hanson Professional Services Inc. with a Public Works Project of the Year Award during the chapter’s annual awards dinner Nov. 5 in Peoria, Illinois.

Hanson received the award in the transportation category for projects that cost $5 million but less than $25 million for the South Mahomet Road project in Mahomet. Completed in 2024, the road was extended to address projected traffic congestion, providing Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 improved access to its facilities and options for development. The project included a new Norfolk Southern Corp. railroad crossing and a new roundabout at the intersection of Churchill Road. The road was further extended to Prairieview Road during a second phase, with another roundabout built at Purnell Road. Hanson provided services for both project phases, preparing project development studies and design plans, specifications and estimates.

The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.org) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 30,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA supports those who operate, improve and maintain public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education and member engagement. 

Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The Peoria office is located at 1300 W. Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Peoria, IL 61615. The office may be reached by phone at (309) 691-0902.