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Study Initiated The section of the Eisenhower Expressway from west of Mannheim Rd. (US 12/20/45) to east of Cicero Ave. (IL Route 50), is one of the oldest segments of the region’s highway infrastructure. Serving as the western gateway to the city of Chicago and the Chicago Central Area, I-290 is a major link in the transportation network serving northeast Illinois. This study will be developed based upon taking a fresh look at the transportation needs.

Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) The purpose of CSS is to gather and consider input on the project from all interested stakeholders. IDOT understands that other independent studies within the study area have similar interests intertwined with those of the I-290 project. IDOT will continue to reach out and coordinate with these stakeholder groups throughout the study process. There are many opportunities to get involved in the study process.

Federal Process The study will follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and will involve the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is expected to take approximately three years. NEPA is a federal law that requires federally funded projects to evaluate a range of alternatives-including doing nothing, known as “No-Build”- and assess the impacts of those alternatives on the environment.

Funding Currently, funding for Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Studies (Phase I) is available. However, no funding is currently programmed for final design and land acquisition (Phase II), or construction (Phase III).

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This website has been created to facilitate public input and provide facts about the study, the process and schedule. We invite you to explore the website and provide your comments and recommendations regarding the study through our Stay Informed section.

News & Events
IDOT Presents Preliminary Interchange Concepts to Communities
During the spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) began presenting initial interchange concepts to community representatives within the I-290 study area. The goal of these meetings was to obtain early feedback on preliminary interchange concepts, which were also presented to the Corridor Advisory Group on June 11th. more >
Additional Stakeholder Input Sought for Purpose and Need
Upon obtaining public input on the first draft of the project Purpose and Need in the Spring of 2011, the Illinois Department of Transportation released a refined Purpose and Need document dated September 2011. more >
Corridor Advisory Group and Task Forces will Influence Decisions
Interaction with potentially affected communities is important for ensuring that IDOT proposals are consistent with community goals and objectives. To provide a forum for discussions of details about the goals, objectives, potential improvements, and design of I-290, IDOT is forming a Corridor Advisory Group (CAG) and Task Forces (TF). more >