Late 1950’s – Early 1960’s

Through the late 50’s and early 60’s E.T. Simonds Construction Co., Howell Construction Co., and Franklin Asphalt Co. continued to grow and acquire more equipment. The first paving project on I-57 for E.T. Simonds Construction Co. was between IL Rt. 146 and Dongola. Several projects were completed on I-57 between then and when I-57 through District 9 was completed at Cairo in 1975.