EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A section of Interstate 70 in southwestern Illinois has been named in honor of former Congressman Jerry Costello.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, and Costello’s replacement in Congress, Democrat Bill Enyart were among those agreeing Costello was worthy of the tribute. They noted he was instrumental in the building of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River.