The Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the northern Cook County area are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Governor JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.
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Eight major projects represent a total investment of more than $40 million, improving safety, mobility and quality of life while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.
"Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in the northern Cook County area and throughout the state," said Governor Pritzker.
"Through the largest capital program in state history, IDOT will be delivering improvements to build a more resilient, accessible and equitable system of transportation for generations to come, while creating jobs and enhancing local quality of life."
The eight projects are all scheduled to be completed between through 2025:
• Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) from Lincoln Avenue to Montrose Avenue in Chicago, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove and Skokie, ongoing project includes lighting replacement and new light pole installation. Daytime shoulder closures and nighttime lane closures are needed to complete the work. The project began this spring and is anticipated to be completed late summer 2024.
• Edens Expressway from Lake-Cook Road to Lincoln Avenue in Highland Park, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie and Wilmette, ongoing project includes lighting replacement and new light pole installation. Daytime shoulder closures and nighttime lane closures are needed to complete the work. The project began this spring and is anticipated to be completed late summer 2024.
• Milwaukee Avenue (Illinois 21) from Glenview Road to Kennicott Lane in Glenview, ongoing resurfacing project with ADA improvements. Daytime lane closures are needed to complete construction. The project began this spring and estimated to be completed late summer 2024.
• Golf Road (Illinois 58) over Poplar Creek in Hoffman Estates, upcoming culvert repair project. Shoulder closures will be required throughout construction. The project is anticipated to begin spring 2024 and completed late summer 2024.
• Higgins Road (Illinois 72) over Willow Creek in Des Plaines and Rosemont, upcoming project includes bridge deck resurfacing, joint replacement and repairs. One lane of traffic will remain open during construction. The project is anticipated to begin spring 2024 and estimated to be completed late fall 2024.
• Rand Road over the Des Plaines River in Des Plaines, upcoming bridge replacement proect. One lane of traffic will remain open during construction. The project is anticipated to begin spring 2024 and estimated to be completed late fall 2025.
• Edens Expressway at Oakton Avenue in Skokie, upcoming bridge replacement project. Lane closures will be required during construction. The project is anticipated to begin spring 2024 and estimated to be completed late fall 2025.
Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing a total of $33.2 billion over six years into the state's aging transportation system, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Rebuild Illinois is not only the largest capital program in state history, but also the first that touches all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. ■