Interstate 55 at Weber Road Project

It is anticipated that all traffic lanes will be open Summer 2022

Contract 60X10 – Normantown Road to Rodeo Drive (119th St.) & The Interchange

• Complete re-decking of the existing bridge structure carrying Weber Road over Interstate 55 (I-55).
• Construction of a new bridge structure adjacent to the existing bridge structure to form a diverging diamond interchange.
• Weber Road – construction of three lanes 12’ wide in each direction separated by a varying 6’ to 30’ wide raised curbed median.
• Intersection improvements at Normantown Road, Lakeview Drive, Remington Boulevard / Windham Parkway, Carlow Drive, and Rodeo Drive / Remington Boulevard.
• Complete replacement of existing roadway and interchange signage, and drainage system.
• Construction of a separate 10’ wide multi-use path and a 5’ wide sidewalk is also included with the improvement.
• Traffic signal improvements at the intersections of Normantown Road, interchange ramps, Remington Boulevard / Windham Parkway, and Rodeo Drive / Remington Boulevard.
• Intersection lighting at the intersections of Normantown Road, Lakeview Drive, Remington Boulevard / Windham Parkway, Carlow Drive, and Rodeo Drive / Remington Boulevard.  Lighting on high mast towers are proposed at the interchange ramps.
• Construction of noise walls and retaining walls.
• Aesthetic landscaping.

Contract 61D47 – Romeo Road (135th St.) to Normantown Road

• Weber Road – construction of three lanes 12’ wide in each direction separated by a varying 6’ to 30’ wide raised curbed median.
• Construction of a separate 8’ wide multi-use path and a 5’ sidewalk is also included with the improvement.
• Intersection improvements at Romeo Road (135th St.) and Carillon Drive / Grand Boulevard.
• Complete replacement of existing roadway signage and drainage system.
• Traffic signal improvements at the intersections of Romeo Road (135th Street) and Grand Boulevard / Carillon Drive. 
• Construction of noise walls and retaining walls.
• Aesthetic landscaping

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

• The project corridor will utilize stage construction and 3-stages are anticipated to carry out the proposed work.
• Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained along Weber Road over the limits of improvement. 
• Vehicular traffic will be shifted onto temporary pavement at times to facilitate construction.
• Temporary traffic signals will be installed at signal improvement locations.

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST

• Both contracts of the project were let in March, 2018.
• Construction activities are anticipated to last 2 full seasons.  Completion date is anticipated to be the end of 2021 construction season.
• Total construction cost for the project corridor is ~$68M.
• Contract 60X10 – Funded Interchange, State segment, and north County section. Construction cost is estimated at ~$48 million.
• Contract 61D47 – Funded by Will County.  Construction cost is estimated at ~$20 million.

MUNICIPALITIES AND AGENCIES INVOLVED
This project has been coordinated with the following municipalities and agencies:

• Will County Department of Transportation
• Village of Bolingbrook
• Village of Romeoville
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources
• United State Army Corps of Engineers
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

PROJECT BENEFITS

• Improved safety
• Improved capacity
• Decreased maintenance needs
• Improved pedestrian / bicyclist facilities

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It is anticipated that all traffic lanes will be open Summer 2022

June 9, 2022 Update

• To accommodate the installation of traffic signals and crossovers to put Weber Road traffic into the full diverging diamond configuration, left turn movement at the interchange will not be allowed starting at 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 20.

• During this time motorists should follow the posted detours.  See below detour exhibit titled 60X10 Detour Exhibit – Updated.

• Construction activities have resumed, and the overall project is anticipated to be completed later this summer.  See below press release titled 4.6.22 Weber Road @ I-55 resumes.

Attachments: Detour Map | Press Release

March 11, 2022 Update

Contract 61D47 – Romeo Road (135^th St.) to Normantown Road

• All traffic on Weber Road is now in its final configuration throughout the entire project.
• Over the next few months, work will consist of:
  • Traffic Signal & lighting installations
  • Final landscaping, restoration & cleanup
  • Punch list work.

Contract 60X10 – Normantown Road to Rodeo Drive (119^th St.) & The Interchange

• All traffic on Weber Road is now in Stage 3 configuration throughout the entire project.
• Lane width restrictions on I-55 have been removed.
• Over the next few months, work will consist of:
• • Remove existing and temporary pavement from the center of Weber Rd.
  • Storm sewer installation.
  • Installation of left turn lanes and median barrier curb.
  • Landscape restoration.
  • Traffic signal & lighting installations.
  • Sidewalk and shared use path installation.
  • Overnight lane closures on I-55 for electrical conduit installation

• Watch construction progress on our YouTube Channel, Weber Road YouTube

• Watch a simulation on how traffic will flow in the final configuration, Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-55 and Weber Road​

December 28, 2020  Update

 Contract 61D47 – Romeo Road (135^th St.) to Normantown Road

• All traffic on Weber Road is now in Stage 2 configuration throughout the entire project.
• Over the next few months, work will consist of:
  • Removal of existing pavement for pipeline removal operations.

Contract 60X10 – Normantown Road to Rodeo Drive (119^th St.) & The Interchange

• All traffic on Weber Road is now in Stage 2 configuration throughout the entire project.
• Lane restrictions on I-55 have been removed for the winter.
• Over the next few months, work will consist of:
  • Removal of existing pavement for pipeline removal operations.
  • Demolition of the existing Weber Road bridge over I-55
  • Storm sewer work
• Watch construction progress on our YouTube Channel, Weber Road YouTube

July 15, 2020 Update

 Contract 61D47 – Romeo Road (135^th St.) to Normantown Road

• Traffic was shifted at the north end of the project bringing the entire job fully into Stage 1.
• The aggregate base for the new southbound lanes was completed south of N Carillon Dr. This allowed three lanes of the new permanent concrete pavement to be placed.
• The noise abatement wall was started and completed this past month.
• Pavement removal at the north end of the project has allowed excavation to place the working platform for the next stage of the ground improvement.
• The next month will concentrate on completing the ground improvement along with more permanent concrete pavement being completed for intersections and side roads.

 Contract 60X10 – Normantown Road to Rodeo Drive (119^th St.) & The Interchange

• All traffic is now in Stage 1 configuration throughout the entire project.
• Pavement, curb and median removal was completed from the interchange down to the south limit.
• Placing of embankment between the interchange and Normantown Road has begun.
• Storm sewer removals and backfilling are continuing project wide.
• Storm sewer installation is on-going Remington to Lakeview.
• Construction of the retaining wall at the southwest corner of 119^th and Weber continues.
• Embankment has been placed to begin construction of the abutments for the new bridge.
• Earthwork continues on the exit ramp from inbound 55 to Weber Road.
• On I-55 in the median, the existing center pier crash wall is complete, the excavations have been backfilled and median barrier replaced.
• For the next month, posts for the noise wall will be installed.
• The new roadbed will be cut to grade and aggregate placed for the base north of the interchange.
• Construction of the retaining wall at 119^th and Weber will continue.
• Grading and fill operations will be on-going in all four infields of the interchange.
• At the new bridge, pile supports for the abutments will be installed.
• On I-55 at the existing center pier, epoxy repair of cracks and formed concrete repairs will be performed.
• At the existing bridge abutments, drilled shafts with soldier piles will be installed for retaining walls.
• The working platform for installation of ground columns will be done in the slough area followed by installation of the columns.
• Storm sewer installation will be completed on Normantown Road followed by cutting the road to grade and placing aggregate for the road base.
• Storm sewer will be installed between Normantown and the interchange.

Construction Documents

Typical Section - 1

Typical Section - 2

Intersection Exhibit

Project Map

VIDEO

Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-55 and Weber Road

As the I-55 at Weber Road project website progresses, IDOT will periodically update this website to assure that the motorists of Illinois are kept informed of project developments, public involvement opportunities, and construction related activities.

If you have questions about the project, please fill out the Feedback form or contact us at:

Illinois Department of Transportation
Office of Communications
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196

The I-55 at Weber Road Study assessed the existing design of the I-55 at Weber Road interchange and possible improvements to the interchange and Weber Road within the project study area. The study area encompasses two miles of Weber Road starting at 119th Street continuing south past and including the I-55 interchange to 135th Street.

The purpose of the project is to address safety, operational, and capacity deficiencies in the Interstate 55 and Weber Road Interchange project study area.

This section of Weber Road and the interchange with I-55 are critical commuting links for the region and serve a number of businesses and industries locally. The I-55 at Weber Road interchange was built in 1990. At that time, much of the area around Weber Road was used for farming with a few residential subdivisions. Since 1990, the population in Will County has nearly doubled, making it one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The interchange and roadway are congested and traffic volumes are anticipated to continue to increase as growth continues in the region. In 2009, Will County completed a feasibility study of possible improvements to the interchange. Information from this study will be used in the current project and environmental studies being led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 requires the consideration of environmental issues for "major" federal actions. These actions can include use of federal funds, federal land, or federal permits. NEPA is a procedural law that requires any planning data or decisions incorporated in planning documents to meet NEPA and the Council on Environmental Quality standards.

In the case of the I-55 at Weber Road Study a Categorical Exclusion II (CEII) is being prepared. Categorical exclusions (CEs) are actions that do not involve significant environmental impacts and therefore neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required.

This web site provided information on the progress of the study, relevant project-related materials, and opportunities to participate in the public involvement process.

The I 55 at Weber Road phase I study is now complete. Design Approval for a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) was obtained in January 2014. 

Phase I is often referred to as the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Study Phase. Phase I involves the analysis of existing and future conditions, defining the Purpose and Need for an improvement, and developing and analyzing improvement alternatives. The culmination of the Phase I Study concludes with the selection of the preferred alternative.

Phase II is the design and land acquisition stage in the project process. After a preferred alternative receives Design Approval, plans are developed and required right of way is acquired. Phase II typically takes 18-24 months to complete.

Phase III is the construction phase for the improvement.

Phase I Engineering was funded through a partnership with IDOT and Will County. Design approval for a Diverging Diamond Interchange was obtained in January 2014. Phase II Engineering, Land Acquisition, Construction and Construction Engineering for this project is included in the Department’s FY 2015-2020 Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Program and contingent upon local financial participation for improvements to adjacent highway facilities under local jurisdiction. 

Where Are We Now?

The Phase I Preliminary and Environmental study of the interchange at I 55 and Weber road has concluded.

Study Schedule

One public hearing, two public meetings, and seven Community Advisory Group meetings have been held thus far. Detailed information about all the meetings is found below.

Public Hearing

A Public Hearing was held on Wednesday November 13, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M at the Romeoville Village Hall in Romeoville IL. The intention of the hearing was to present an overview of the Purpose and Need for Improvements and to present the Preferred Improvement, and gather public input. The format of the hearing was open house including a display of project exhibits, a continuously shown audio-visual presentation, and members of the project team available to provide information and answer questions. Attendees were encouraged to provide written comments, in addition to verbal or written testimony to a court reporter. The comment period from the Public is now closed.

Public Meetings

2nd Public Information Meeting (PIM #2) – May 12, 2011
A public meeting was held at Romeoville Village Hall on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to update the public on the project status, present the project problem statement, present the Purpose and need, review the Initial range of alternative, introduce the alternative evaluation process and screening criteria, and to explain next steps in the project process. Comments and new ideas provided by the attendees were collected by the project team. An agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the 'resources' tab.

1st Public Information Meeting (PIM #1) - April 7, 2010
The first Public Meeting for the study was held on April 7, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information on the project, including the study team, process, and schedule, gather input on the project’s community context, and describe the next steps of the study. The meeting was open house format and attended by 75 people, including elected officials and staff from Will County, and the Villages of Romeoville, Bolingbrook, and Crest Hill. The meeting was also well attended by businesses and residents adjacent to the project study area. The presentation and handouts given at this meeting are available in the resources tab.

Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meetings

CAG Meeting #7
The seventh CAG meeting was held on June 12, 2012 at the Romeoville Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to present the results of the alternative evaluation process. The project team reviewed the Purpose and Need Screening and Impact Evaluation Process. The team presented and gathered input on the remaining alternative(s) as a result of the alternative evaluation process.  The agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #6
The sixth CAG meeting was held on August 31, 2011 at the Romeoville Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to review the alternatives evaluation process and discuss the 21 potential project alternatives. The project team described the “fatal flaw” screening process (environmental and community issues) and solicited the CAG’s input on various stages of screening and evaluation of the alternatives. The agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #5
The fifth CAG meeting was held on April 26th, 2011 at the Romeoville Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to review and solicit input on the presentation and displays for Public Meeting #2, held on May 12, 2011. An agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #4
The purpose of CAG Meeting #4 was to provide a project status update, review the draft Purpose and Need for the project, present engineering and environmental considerations, and to develop an initial range of improvement alternatives. Information was presented to the group and attendees participated in an alternatives development workshop. An agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #3
The third CAG meeting was held on November 30, 2010 at the Romeoville Village Hall. The purpose of CAG Meeting #3 was to present an update on the project status, review the draft Purpose and Need for the project, present criteria that may be used in to evaluate alternatives, and present the process for evaluating alternatives. An agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #2
The second CAG meeting was held on November 9, 2010 at the Romeoville Recreation Center. The purpose of CAG #2 was to present an update on the project status, review the results of the first CAG meeting, and present a draft of the Purpose and Need Report. An agenda and additional documents from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

CAG Meeting #1
The first CAG meeting was held on June 23, 2010 at the Romeoville Recreation Center. The CAG consists of elected officials and staff from Will County and the Village of Romeoville as well as residents and representatives from local business. The purpose of CAG #1 was to discuss the study process, initial findings, the role of the CAG, and to perform a workshop to brainstorm the more subtle transportation problems at the I-55 at Weber Road Interchange. The results from the Problem Statement Workshop and other materials from this meeting can be found in the resources tab.

Throughout the study process, there will be a number of ways to participate. You may follow the progress of the project by attending meetings, checking the website, and receiving newsletters. Public meetings will be held at study milestones to gather public input and share project information. Study newsletters will be sent to those that wish to be added to the study’s mailing list by filling out the form to the right.  

Public Hearings
A Public Hearing is prepared to provide the public with formal information of a proposed action. A Public Hearing for the I-55 at Weber Road Study was held on Wednesday November 13, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M at the Romeoville Village Hall in Romeoville, IL. During the meeting attendees were encouraged to provide written comments, in addition to verbal or written testimony to a court reporter that will be included as part of the public record. The comment period for the hearing will close December 3, 2013. Presentation and exhibits used during the meeting are available for download on the Resources page under Study Documents.

Public Meetings
A number of Public Meetings are planned throughout the study and will offer opportunities for interested parties to provide input into community context, transportation issues, the project problem statement, and the development of possible solutions. The location and time of the public meetings will be advertised on this website as well as in local newspapers to invite all community members to attend. Throughout the study, this website and other multimedia and interactive opportunities to provide input and receive information will be made available.

Community Advisory Groups
A Community Advisory Group (CAG) was formed to assist the IDOT Project Study Group (PSG) with defining the study’s context, determining the study’s Purpose and Need and developing alternatives. The CAG consists of community leaders authorized to speak for their organization and stakeholders with expertise or interest in transportation, land use, the environment, or economic development in the study area. Members of the CAG provide input on the study, attend CAG meetings, and collaborate with the PSG.

Stakeholder Involvement Plan
Because Stakeholder involvement is critical to the success of this project, a Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP) was developed to provide a guide for implementing a meaningful public involvement plan for the study and a framework for engaging stakeholders.

The Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP) includes:

• A detailed inventory of stakeholders
• The roles and responsibilities of participants in the public involvement process
• A description of opportunities for stakeholder participation
• A tentative schedule of public involvement activities planned throughout the study
• View the Stakeholder Involvement Plan.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the project, please fill out the Feedback form or contact us at:

Illinois Department of Transportation
Office of Communications
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196

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Study Documents

• Stakeholder Involvement Plan
• Purpose and Need

Meeting Documents

Public Hearing  (November 2013)

• Meeting Brochure
• Comment Form
• Project Background
• Alternative Development
• Preferred Alternative
• Environment and Noise
• Aerial Lakeview to 119th St.
• Aerial Interchange
• Aerial Normantown to 135th Romeo
• Presentation (video)
• Diverging Diamond Simulation (2040 PM traffic)
  
  

Community Advisory Group Meeting #7 (June 2012)

• Agenda
• Handouts
• Presentation
• Summary

• Agenda
• Handouts
  • CAG5 Summary
  • CAG6 Alternative Eval Methodology
  • CAG6 Fatal Flaw Screening
  • PIM2 Summary
• Presentation
• Summary

Public Meeting #2 (May 2011)

• Displays
• Comment Form
• Handout
• Presentation
• Summary

 
Community Advisory Group Meeting #5 (April 2011)

• Agenda
• Summary

Community Advisory Group Meeting #4 (January 2011)

• Agenda and Summary
• Presentation
• Engineering Glossary

Community Advisory Group Meeting #3 (November 2010)

• Agenda and Summary
• Presentation

Community Advisory Group Meeting #2 (November 2010)

• Agenda and Summary
• Presentation
• Exhibits

Community Advisory Group Meeting #1 (June 2010)

• Agenda and Summary
• Presentation
• Exhibits
• Problem Statement Workshop

Public Information Meeting #1 (April 2010)

• Advisory Group Information
• PIM #1 Handout
• Post Meeting Comments Form
• PIM #1 Presentation (video)
• Community Context Survey

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will this study be complete?

A: Phase I of the I-55@Weber Road project received Design Approval in January 2014.

Q: What is the purpose of this study?

A: The goal of this Categorical Exclusion Type II is to identify transportation deficiencies, develop improvement alternatives, recommend preferred improvements, and identify and evaluate impacts of a preferred transportation improvement for I-55 at Weber Road.
 
 Q: Who is a project stakeholder?

A: I-55@Weber Road Study stakeholders are individuals and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be affected as a result of project completion. Stakeholder involvement is critical to the success of this project and an integral part of the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process.
 
Q: What is Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)?

A: Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) became official policy for the Department of Transportation (IDOT) in August of 2005. Context Sensitive Solutions is an interdisciplinary approach that seeks effective, multimodal transportation solutions by working with stakeholders to develop, build and maintain cost-effective transportation facilities which fit into and reflect the project’s surroundings – its “context.” More information on CSS can be found on IDOT’s website.
 
Q: Who is involved in this project?

A: The project is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Representatives from Will County, the Village of Bolingbrook, and the Village of Romeoville have been invited to take part in the stakeholder involvement process.
 
Q: When will construction start?

A: Phase II Engineering, Land Acquisition, Construction and Construction Engineering for this project is included in the Department’s FY 2015-2020 Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Program, and is contingent upon local financial participation for improvements to adjacent highway facilities under local jurisdiction.
 
Q: How can I get involved?

A: Continue to check the project website for updates and view the Get Involved page. If you would like to receive notifications of scheduled meetings, newsletters, and important updates, sign up for the project mailing list to the right.