Public Meeting for I-55 at IL 59 Access Project

JOLIET - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in partnership with the City of Joliet, will host a public meeting April 11 regarding the proposed improvements of Interstate 55 from Interstate 80 to U.S. 52 in Will County.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
4 - 7 p.m.
Joliet Junior College
Building "U" Auditorium
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431

The purpose of the meeting is to present alternatives, provide an update on the project, review data and introduce the purpose and need statement. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comment.

The study area covers approximately 6.5 square miles located primarily within the Village of Shorewood and the City of Joliet. The study limits are bordered by Interstate 80 to the south, Houbolt Road to the east, U.S. 52 (Jefferson Street) to the north and River Road to the west.

 
Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be shown continuously during the meeting. Project team members will be available to discuss the project and to answer questions. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting, mailed afterward or made through the project website, www.i55atil59accessproject.org.

This meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities.  Anyone needing special assistance should contact Steven Schilke, at (847) 705-4125.  Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the Department's TTY/TTD number (800) 526-0844/ or 711, TTY users in Spanish (800) 501-0864/ or 711 and Telebraille (877) 526-6670, at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.