MURPHYSBORO, Ill. � Murphysboro’s mayor says the hotel project on Route 13 and 127 should break ground soon.
The old Apple Tree Inn property has sat vacant for several years.
A developer plans to build a Holiday Inn Express there, along with a fast food restaurant.
A few problems delayed the project, including sewer main issues and conflicts with the flow of traffic.
Mayor Will Stephens said there were also some issues with ownership of the property.
"There were some people that still owned tiny lots that had to be purchased," Stephens said. "It’s been a very long road but I have every reason to believe this thing is going to be built this year."
Stephens said the developer has also showed him blueprints for the hotel.
He expects groundbreaking to take place in the next couple months.
