Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced an investment to help develop the Mid-America Port along the Mississippi River in Quincy. The investment will help complete the planning phase for the estimated $80 million intermodal port project that will supply the world market with Illinois products.

“ The Mississippi River forms our entire western border and is one of the nation’s key routes to transport Illinois goods around the world ,” Governor Quinn said. “ Quincy is perfectly situated to take full advantage of this water highway, and the Mid-America Port will link water, road, rail and air transportation like never before. When completed, the intermodal port will ensure Western Illinois is better equipped to give our businesses and farmers even better access to the global market.”