Gov. Rod Blagojevich has lined up some high-profile helpers to get his $11-billion state capital plan through the Legislature.

The governor’s office says former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Southern Illinois University President and former Congressman Glenn Poshard will lead a coalition to help pass the plan.

The governor’s capital plan was the centerpiece of his recent budget address. It relies on a partial lease of the state lottery to come up with necessary money to fix and build roads, bridges and schools.