I-80
Coalition
The I-80 Coalition was founded in 2018 with the purpose of accelerating the completion of the IDOT I-80 Project by the end of 2023. The Will County Center for Economic Development and partners from throughout the public and private sectors are working together to provide an improved transportation system along Interstate 80.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
I-80 Coalition/Project News
Houbolt Bridge Construction Ready to Go
Construction of the Houbolt Road bridge is expected to start within the next couple of weeks. “We’re a full go as of today,” Michael Murphy, chief development officer for CenterPoint Properties said Tuesday.
The Houbolt Road Extension Project
The Houbolt Road Extension Project Website The Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC is a business partnership between CenterPoint Properties and United Bridge Partners. Will County is one of the nation’s largest transportation hubs, with demand for freight projected to...
Pritzker signs law allowing Will County more control over tollways
Pritzker signs law allowing Will County more control over tollways Would allow Will County Board to set toll rate for Houbolt Road bridge By ALEX ORTIZ The Herald News On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a measure giving county governments authority to...
Des Plaines Bridges News
State to begin inspecting I-80 bridges soon: IDOT
Regularly scheduled inspections of the Interstate 80 bridges over the Des Plaines River will begin Monday, April 29 in Joliet, ahead of larger repairs.
The worn steel city
Joliet, Ill., was at one time a true blue-collar city. Steel fabrication echoed through the streets of this river dwelling … a constant buzz was in the air.
State’s bridges are safe
At the Illinois Department of Transportation, our top priority is safe and efficient transportation.