The chairman of the state tollway board laid out a case to the Joliet City Council on Monday for turning the local stretch of Interstate 80 into a toll road.
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 double in the Chicago Metropolitan area over the next 20 years. The Houbolt Road Extension is a privately financed 1.5-mile long extension of Houbolt Road from US 6 to Schweitzer Road with a new bridge over the Des Plaines River. This new access route for trucks is the result of years of collaboration and thoughtful planning, and will ensure the industry remains a driver of jobs and revenue for Will County while protecting our community.
The partnership has launched a website at houboltroadextension.com for updates and information on the extension project.