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Illinois Department of Transportation

FAQs

  1. How long will it take to complete the Phase I Business Route 51 Improvement Study?
    It is anticipated it will take approximately 24 months to complete the study.
  2. Will there be road closures?
    The study is in its early stages and too early to know if road closures will be required.
  3. Will there be displacements?
    The study is in its early stages and too early to know if displacements will be required.
  4. What happens at the end of the study (Phase I)?
    At the end of Phase I, the preliminary engineering and environmental study will be approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).  This approval allows the project to move into Phase, which consists of land acquisition and development of contract plans.
  5. Does the public get a chance to comment on the improvements being developed or which alternatives are selected for moving forward? If so, how?
    There are and will be multiple opportunities to comment on the project.

You can also click on the Comments? Questions? button on the first page of this website.

It is anticipated up to three public meetings will be held in the form of an open house at a location in the project study area that is convenient and accessible to the public. These meetings will provide information on the study process and alternatives and seek input from the public.

You can write or call IDOT:

Illinois Department of Transportation
Region 4/District 7
400 West Wabash
Effingham, Illinois 62401
Phone: (217) 342-3951