Public Hearing Scheduled for I-55
Interchanges at Lorenzo Road and at IL 129
Thursday, August 15
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
William E. Dugan Training Center
Local 150
19800 W. South Arsenal Rd
Wilmington, IL 60481
The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) cordially invites you to attend an open house public hearing concerning the preliminary engineering and environmental studies (Phase I) for the improvement of I-55 at Lorenzo Road and at IL 129 in Will County. The proposed improvement consists of reconstruction of the I-55 at Lorenzo Road and I-55 at IL 129 interchanges. The purpose of the hearing is to:
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Describe the project development process
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Present the proposed improvements
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Present road closure of West Frontage Road from Lorenzo Road to 0.75 miles north of Kavanaugh Road
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Obtain public input
Interested persons may attend anytime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be shown continuously during the hearing. Project team members will be present to discuss the project and answer questions. A court reporter will be available for those wishing to make a verbal statement at the hearing. Written comments can also be submitted at the hearing or after via email or mail. Comments received by September 16, 2024, will become part of the official public hearing record. All correspondence regarding this project should be sent to:
BY MAIL:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Bureau of Programming
Attention: Anna Kutryn, P.E.
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196
BY EMAIL:
lorenzoil129study@gmail.com
This hearing will be accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance including Spanish interpretation should contact Anna Kutryn at (847) 705-4569. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the Department’s TTY/TTD (866) 273-3681 at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.
Additional materials presented at the hearing will also be presented here.
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