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Wednesday November 6, 20194-7 PMHoliday Inn
1472 Rock Creek BoulevardJoliet, IL 60431
Thursday November 7, 20194-7 PM
All Nation Church of God Community Life Center
503 Water StreetJoliet, IL 60436
Learn about the proposed improvements to I-80 www.I-80Will.com
You’re InvitedThe public hearings will be held:
Illinois Department of TransportationDivision of Highways – District 1201 W. Center CourtSchaumburg, IL 60196
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This hearing is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone needing specific assistance should contact Janet Henderson of Images Inc. at (630) 510-3944, ext. 106. People planning to attend who need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TTD number (800) 526-0844 or 711; TTY Español (800) 501-0864 or 711; or Telebraille (877) 526-6670 at least five days prior to the meeting.
Copyright 2019 Illinois Department of Transportation
The Environmental Assessment (EA) describes the purpose and need of the project, alternatives considered, the preferred alternative, Section 4(f) impacts to the Joliet Junction Trail and to the Brandon Lock and Dam Historic District, anticipated environmental impacts, projected benefits, and potential mitigation measures. The preferred alternative includes pavement reconstruction, shoulder widening, adding/extending auxiliary lanes, improving interchanges, and bridge improvements including a new bridge over the Des Plaines River north of the existing bridge. Construction of the new bridge will require property acquisition and local road closures. Relocation assistance and land acquisition information will be available.
Interested persons may attend anytime between 4 and 7 PM. Exhibits will be on display, and an audiovisual presentation will be shown continuously during the hearing. A public forum will begin at 6 PM, where participants will be invited to make a public statement. A court reporter will be available throughout the hearing for those wishing to submit a verbal comment. Project team members will be present to discuss the project and answer questions.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY The EA has been made available for public review and comment on the project website I-80Will.com, at local libraries located within the study area, the Forest Preserve District of Will County, and the Department’s District One office in Schaumburg. A complete listing of these locations can be found on the project website. The EA will also be available for review at the hearing. Comments on the document are due by December 2, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, via mail, or the project website at I-80Will.com. Comments received by December 2, 2019 will become part of the project record.
Purpose of the hearing is to present and obtain input on: P The preferred alternative
P The Environmental Assessment (EA)
P Section 4(f) impacts
Wednesday November 6, 20194-7 PMHoliday Inn
1472 Rock Creek BoulevardJoliet, IL 60431
Thursday November 7, 20194-7 PM
All Nation Church of God Community Life Center
503 Water StreetJoliet, IL 60436
The Public Hearings will
be held:
JOIN US! The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) cordially invites you to attend an open house public hearing to learn about the preferred alternative for improvements to Interstate 80, from Ridge Road to US Route 30 in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties. A hearing will be held on two dates in different locations to accommodate all who want to attend. The materials presented will be the same at both events.