Sterling’s 2026 street improvement plan is picking up speed, with major resurfacing slated for Fourth Street, also known as Illinois Route 2. The project will stretch from Locust Street to 19th Avenue, targeting a heavily traveled corridor in the city. Officials say the work is intended to improve road conditions, boost safety, and support local traffic flow.
Residents and businesses along the route should expect periodic detours and construction zones. City planners emphasize community feedback will play a key role as the project advances, with more details and timelines expected to be released in the coming months.