Over $7 million in federal funds are coming to Williamson County. They’ll be used to expand and improve a part of Interstate 57.

The $7.6 million grant will go towards a five mile stretch between Johnston City and West Frankfort.

According to a press release from the State Department of Transportation, a new lane will be added in each direction, existing lanes will be resurfaced, and guardrails and median barriers will be installed to prevent crossover crashes.

The total estimated cost of construction is $12.7 million. Construction is to begin in Spring 2019 and end in late 2020.