IDOT Continues to Evaluate Financial Plans
In June of 2017, the HOT 3+ alternative was selected (High Occupancy Toll; three or more occupants per vehicle required for non-tolled use, or one/two occupants per vehicle paying a toll). As the...
In June of 2017, the HOT 3+ alternative was selected (High Occupancy Toll; three or more occupants per vehicle required for non-tolled use, or one/two occupants per vehicle paying a toll). As the proposed improvement is not currently included in Department’s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program and continues to be one of several regional expressway corridors competing for limited available state and federal funding, the Department must now consider more sustainable solutions for addressing the reconstruction needs of this facility and is continuing to evaluate financial plans and methods to deliver this improvement. Read more »
Eisenhower Improvement Project Receives Federal Approval
In June of 2017, the Illinois Department of Transportation, received federal approval of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for I-290 from west of Mannheim...
In June of 2017, the Illinois Department of Transportation, received federal approval of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for I-290 from west of Mannheim Road to Racine Avenue.
Based on analysis and evaluation contained in the FEIS and after careful consideration of all social, economic, and environmental factors contained in the FEIS with input received from other agencies, organizations, and the public, it is the decision of the FHWA to approve the addition of tolled managed lanes with provision for transit improvements as the Selected Alternative and final project decision.
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IDOT Held Public Hearings on January 25 & 26, 2017
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held public hearings on the I-290 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS documents the need for transportation solutions for I-290 from...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held public hearings on the I-290 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS documents the need for transportation solutions for I-290 from west of Mannheim Road to Racine Avenue and the evaluation of alternatives for addressing those transportation needs. Further, it addresses the potential effects on environmental resources and the potential effects on future traffic operations caused by proposed alternatives as well as the “no-build” alternative. The findings from the CTA’s Blue Line Vision Study were also presented. A public Notice of Availability (NOA) will be issued on December 30, 2016. The NOA begins the 45 day public review and comment period.
The public hearings were conducted in an open house format, and interested persons may attend anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Attendees had the opportunity to view a continuous audiovisual presentation and exhibits as well as encouraged to comment on the DEIS, alternatives under consideration, preliminary road closure plan, social, economic, and environmental effects and proposed mitigation strategies. IDOT and study team representatives were available to answer questions. In addition, a question and answer forum was held at 7:00 p.m. each day. Court reporters were available to record public comments.
The Open House Public Hearings were held on:
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Proviso Math and Science Academy
8601 Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
Thursday, January 26, 2017
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marriott Chicago - Medical District
625 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60607
View the public hearing presentation here.
View the public hearing exhibits here.Read more »