News & Events Archives

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has initiated a Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Study (Phase I). This study is taking an in-depth look at current and future transportation needs along the I-290 corridor through an extensive public involvement process. The study extends from west of Mannheim Road (US 12/20/45) to east of Cicero Avenue (IL Route 50).

A public meeting was held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Best Western Chicago Hillside, 4400 North Frontage Road, Hillside, IL 60162. View a presentation from the November 18, public meeting.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is re-initiating the Eisenhower Expressway Phase I Planning and Environmental Study. This study will take a fresh look at transportation needs through an extensive public involvement process.

The study is located along I-290 in Cook County extending approximately seven miles from Mannheim Road (US Route 12/20/45) to Cicero Avenue (IL Route 50) and traverses eight communities: Bellwood, Broadview, Chicago, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Oak Park and Westchester.

Stakeholder involvement is critical to the project success. A Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP) has been developed and outlines many opportunities for the public to provide input. IDOT understands that other independent studies within the study area have shared interests with the I-290 project. IDOT will continue to reach out and coordinate with these stakeholders groups throughout the study process. Currently, funding for this Phase I (Planning and Environmental Studies) is available. However, no funding is currently programmed for final design, and land acquisition (Phase II), or construction (Phase III).