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IDOT and FHWA began the Elgin O’Hare – West Bypass project in 2007 to study transportation issues in a 127-square mile project area west of O’Hare Airport.   The study is a densely developed mix of residential, commercial and industrial development an d is a major transportation and employment center .

The EOWB is being advanced in two parts or “tiers.” “Tiering” refers specifically to transportation projects that  are advanced in two phases that build upon one with the other.  Tier One addresses the “big picture” issues focusing on the needed improvements and  their location.  Tier One  concluded with a preferred multi-modal alternative consisting of new expressway, arterial, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements.  

Tier One received Federal approval on June 17,  2010,  six months ahead of the original project schedule.  The extraordinary level of stakeholder involvement was a major factor in accelerating the project, and the project team extends our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the planning process. 

Tier One the process used technical analyses and stakeholder input to evaluate transportation problems, alternative solutions, and identify the preferred transportation system alternative  at a conceptual level of detail.  The preferred alternative defines the types of improvement, their location (project corridor) and is a basis for hardship or protective right-of-way (ROW) acquisition.  

 

 
Tier Two is currently underway and builds on Tier One with detailed engineering and environmental studies to refine design within the preferred corridor.  These details are necessary to better determine the extent of the project footprint, and measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate environmental effects. Project documentation from Tier Two will include the Tier Two Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Preliminary Geometry, Design Report, Drainage Report, Financial Plan, Project Management Plan and continued stakeholder involvement.  These documents will provide the basis for contract plan preparation and full ROW acquisition to advance construction.  The Tier Two Schedule has been accelerated by 1 year
 
 
IDOT is committed to making sure that everyone with an interest in the project has an opportunity to get involved by commenting or joining the project mailing list, click here or mail comments to:
 Pete Harmet, Bureau of Programming
        Illinois Department of Transportation
        Attn: Ron Krall
        201 West Center Court
        Schaumburg, IL 60196 

 

 
   
 

                
 

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