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I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway) rebuild and widen

Started by I-39, June 27, 2017, 08:02:13 PM

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I-39

Starting a new thread on this important project since the last one got locked thanks to a certain someone.

Any updates on the project?


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Quote from: NE2 on June 27, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Hypotenuse construction is stalled.

We all can cheer for that.

Nothing that I've heard. Curiously would they begin the widening before/during the Central Tri-State rebuild, since the strangler is a major piece to the widening puzzle
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Quote from: ET21 on June 28, 2017, 12:40:15 PM
Quote from: NE2 on June 27, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Hypotenuse construction is stalled.

We all can cheer for that.

Nothing that I've heard. Curiously would they begin the widening before/during the Central Tri-State rebuild, since the strangler is a major piece to the widening puzzle
The ramps are the issue at I-290 / I-88 / I-294 not the strangler part. Now what about I-88 widening right there that can backup on to the I-294 at times.

abefroman329

Quote from: NE2 on June 27, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Hypotenuse construction is stalled.

And Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

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Are any form of toll lanes being proposed along the Interstate 290 Eisenhower Expressway? How effective would congestion-priced lanes be for the corridor?

Joe The Dragon

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on July 17, 2017, 06:00:44 PM
Are any form of toll lanes being proposed along the Interstate 290 Eisenhower Expressway? How effective would congestion-priced lanes be for the corridor?
better to change the law and make it full toll with an rebuild.

Joe The Dragon

Quote from: johndoe780 on July 17, 2017, 01:33:10 PM
https://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/20184/b280a260-5552-4e66-a305-59a614be7d1f

Anyone going to this meeting on the 20th?
that is part of the tri state rebuild

Don't have time to make it but if some does post picks if they don't show up on tollway web site.

johndoe780

Quote from: Joe The Dragon on July 17, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: johndoe780 on July 17, 2017, 01:33:10 PM
https://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/20184/b280a260-5552-4e66-a305-59a614be7d1f

Anyone going to this meeting on the 20th?
that is part of the tri state rebuild

Don't have time to make it but if some does post picks if they don't show up on tollway web site.

Wasn't sure where to post it. It's a combined project that intertwines with the eisenhower rebuild and tri-state.

paulthemapguy

This site should identify how far the study has progressed.

http://www.eisenhowerexpressway.com/about/study_process.aspx

As you can infer from that link, the main site is located at http://www.eisenhowerexpressway.com
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Quote from: johndoe780 on July 18, 2017, 01:49:09 AM
Quote from: Joe The Dragon on July 17, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: johndoe780 on July 17, 2017, 01:33:10 PM
https://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/20184/b280a260-5552-4e66-a305-59a614be7d1f

Anyone going to this meeting on the 20th?
that is part of the tri state rebuild

Don't have time to make it but if some does post picks if they don't show up on tollway web site.

Wasn't sure where to post it. It's a combined project that intertwines with the eisenhower rebuild and tri-state.

also part of I-88 as well. (it needs to be 4 lanes from I-294 to 1st toll)

Joe The Dragon

Quote from: johndoe780 on July 18, 2017, 01:49:09 AM
Quote from: Joe The Dragon on July 17, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: johndoe780 on July 17, 2017, 01:33:10 PM
https://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/20184/b280a260-5552-4e66-a305-59a614be7d1f

Anyone going to this meeting on the 20th?
that is part of the tri state rebuild

Don't have time to make it but if some does post picks if they don't show up on tollway web site.

Wasn't sure where to post it. It's a combined project that intertwines with the eisenhower rebuild and tri-state.
was posted hear https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=17650.325

The Ghostbuster

I just checked the document "Section 106 Effects Assessment Report": http://eisenhowerexpressway.com/pdfs/i-290%20effects%20assessment%20report%20april%202017.pdf
I saw that the preferred alternative is the HOT 3+ Alternative. I guess that answers my question.

Rick Powell

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on July 18, 2017, 03:49:37 PM
I just checked the document "Section 106 Effects Assessment Report": http://eisenhowerexpressway.com/pdfs/i-290%20effects%20assessment%20report%20april%202017.pdf
I saw that the preferred alternative is the HOT 3+ Alternative. I guess that answers my question.

Section 5 of the Draft EIS is the place where the Preferred Alternative HOT 3+ is discussed in detail.

Rick Powell

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Quote from: I-39 on June 27, 2017, 08:02:13 PM
Starting a new thread on this important project since the last one got locked thanks to a certain someone.

Any updates on the project?

Here's a rather big update. The I-290 Final EIS and Record of Decision is now posted to the project website.

http://eisenhowerexpressway.com

And, news video from the local CBS affiliate: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/eisenhower-expressway-managed-toll-lanes/




Rick Powell


Joe The Dragon

If they do HOT3+ that may be issue if they need an I/EZ-pass flex as some states use HOV-2+ and other HOV-3+. and they just have an HOV on or off switch

ChiMilNet

Quote from: Rick Powell on November 09, 2021, 06:08:44 PM
Some local movement on a 290 rebuild.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/11/9/22772271/eisenhower-expressway-rebuilding-improvement-i-290-coalition

This absolutely should be priority #1 for the Chicago area, followed by widening of I-55! HOT 2+ lane would be fine even... just PLEASE fix the stretch through Oak Park first if this is to be phased!! Also, if they can, increase the budget on the I-80 through Joliet rebuild to ensure it is at least a minimum of three lanes each way throughout... with auxiliary lanes, of course (I don't know why this isn't being done this way as it is).

US20IL64

#19
I-80 rebuild in Joliet/New Lenox area is in IDOT's plans, with a new Des Plaines River bridge.
https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/transportation-improvement-programs-/multi-modal-transportation-improvement-program/index


FWIW: Central portion of I-294 Tollway is in its 2nd rebuild since 1994.



ilpt4u

Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 02:30:45 PM
I-80 rebuild in Joliet/New Lenox area is in IDOT's plans, with a new Des Plaines River bridge.
https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/transportation-improvement-programs-/multi-modal-transportation-improvement-program/index
It is, but ultimately leaving it 2 Lanes + Aux lanes. Should really be a constant 3 Lanes + Aux lanes

edwaleni

Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 02:30:45 PM

FWIW: Central portion of I-294 Tollway is in its 2nd rebuild since 1994.

I remember the central Tri-State getting rebuilt in 1976. I assume to replace the original 1953 ROW.

US20IL64

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Quote from: edwaleni on November 10, 2021, 05:02:07 PM
Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 02:30:45 PM

FWIW: Central portion of I-294 Tollway is in its 2nd rebuild since 1994.

I remember the central Tri-State getting rebuilt in 1976. I assume to replace the original 1953 ROW.

Ahh, that's when I remember the I-55 entrance ramp, going also to Hinsdale Oasis, getting rebuilt.

Anyway, I-55, 57 and 80 are getting addressed before 290. Even IL 53 x-way north of 90 has plans for rebuilding in 2023-27.  I-290, as they say, "crickets", :P

ChiMilNet

Quote from: ilpt4u on November 10, 2021, 02:31:49 PM
Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 02:30:45 PM
I-80 rebuild in Joliet/New Lenox area is in IDOT's plans, with a new Des Plaines River bridge.
https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/transportation-improvement-programs-/multi-modal-transportation-improvement-program/index
It is, but ultimately leaving it 2 Lanes + Aux lanes. Should really be a constant 3 Lanes + Aux lanes
Yep, and that's exactly my prior point. They're making a huge mistake by not actually widening it to three lanes each way. For example, between Briggs St and Lincoln Highway, it narrows down still to two lanes each way and then only to widen for an auxiliary lane. Again, design decisions like that are why I am just baffled and can already guarantee that the rebuild through Joliet is not going to do much to improve things.

ChiMilNet

Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 05:05:22 PM
Quote from: edwaleni on November 10, 2021, 05:02:07 PM
Quote from: US20IL64 on November 10, 2021, 02:30:45 PM

FWIW: Central portion of I-294 Tollway is in its 2nd rebuild since 1994.

I remember the central Tri-State getting rebuilt in 1976. I assume to replace the original 1953 ROW.

Ahh, that's when I remember the I-55 entrance ramp, going also to Hinsdale Oasis, getting rebuilt.

Anyway, I-55, 57 and 80 are getting addressed before 290. Even IL 53 x-way north of 90 has plans for rebuilding in 2023-27.  I-290, as they say, "crickets", :P
Well, if the new Bears stadium comes to Arlington Heights, then one can expect a fast track of IL 53. That said, I still maintain I-290 should be priority #1. I forgot about I-57 (South of I-80, it should be three lanes each way to Kankakee to be honest).



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