Construction on the 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park is underway and expected to be completed in 2026, in time for the launch of the much-anticipated Rivian R2.

To conserve cash and hasten its production, Rivian paused construction of a plant in Georgia last year and decided to start building R2 SUVs in Illinois.

The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs.