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The Illinois Department of Transportation is conducting a project study in Lake County. The project study limits extend from IL Route 176, at the north, to the intersection of IL Route 60 (Townline Road) and IL Route 83. The proposed improvements are anticipated to address roadway and operational deficiencies, traffic safety, traffic congestion, and delays.
The Highway Development Process
Phase I - Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Studies
This phase involves the preparation of an engineering and environmental report which focuses on a geometric alternatives analysis and an environmental impact evaluation. Various alternatives are developed as part of this process. After all alternatives are evaluated and considered, they will be further refined to avoid and minimize impacts. If avoidance is not possible or feasible, mitigation measures will be identified. Subsequent to this evaluation, a preferred alternative is selected and carried forward into the next design phase. This phase of the Highway Development Process has concluded in May 2018.
Phase II - Contract Plan Preparation and Land Acquisition
During this phase, detailed construction plans and specifications are developed, and the required right of way, as identified in Phase I, is acquired. This improvement is included in the Department’s FY 2020-2025 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. Current engineering efforts are targeted to enable a contract letting in the later years of the multi-year program contingent upon plan readiness, land acquisition, and funding availability through future annual legislative appropriations.
Phase III - Construction
The proposed improvements are constructed, operated and maintained. This improvement is included in the Department’s FY 2020-2025 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. Current engineering efforts are targeted to enable a contract letting in the later years of the multi-year program contingent upon plan readiness, land acquisition, and funding availability through future annual legislative appropriations.
Context Sensitive Solutions
CSS Process
This project is being developed using the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach. CSS is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that involves all stakeholders to develop a facility that fits into its surroundings and preserves cultural, scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental resources while maintaining roadway safety and mobility. By utilizing the CSS approach, we are able to consider the unique framework, or context, of the IL 60/83 project as we develop a plan for its improvement.
The Role of Stakeholders
Project stakeholders include anyone potentially affected by, concerned with, or interested in the outcome of the proposed improvements being contemplated by IDOT. Stakeholders can include homeowners and business owners, as well as local counties, villages and park districts. Opportunity for communication with all project stakeholders is vital to the project's success, therefore once stakeholders are identified, we work closely with them to understand how the roadway changes may affect them now and in the future. We hold public information meetings and develop community advisory groups to be able to address the diverse needs and priorities of the affected communities.
The Definition of Consensus
Consensus is defined as a majority of the stakeholders in agreement, with the minority concurring that their input was appropriately considered. IDOT will attempt to achieve stakeholder consensus on project choices. While IDOT is ultimately responsible for the final project decisions, it makes those decisions by considering all of the information at its disposal.
The Definition of Context
Context is all elements related to the people and place where a project is located. This includes both visible elements such as environmental or historic resources and invisible elements such as community values, traditions, and/or expectations.
CAG Meeting Documents
CAG Meeting #1 - July 13, 2009
CAG Meeting #2 - July 28, 2009
CAG Meeting #3 - August 11, 2009
CAG Meeting #4 - April 21, 2010
CAG Meeting #5 - April 28, 2010
CAG Meeting #6 - January 25, 2011
CAG Meeting #7 - June 18, 2013
CAG Meeting #8 - November 17, 2016
Public Meeting Documents
Initial Public Meeting - March 25, 2009
Noise Study
Noise Forum - July 31, 2017
Roll plots
Exhibit Boards
Section 4(f) Documents
Roles
To provide input and advice to IDOT and its study team with the goal of building overall consensus as the project progresses.
Responsibilities
Advisory Group members will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
Membership
It is important that the CAG be a representative cross section of stakeholder types and groups in the vicinity of the corridor. Membership typically includes volunteers from the following groups:
These groups represent large numbers of people who will have a stake in the outcome of the study. Therefore, their representation is an important part of the study process and its ultimate outcome. We expect that the CAG will meet approximately eight times over the course of the Study.
CAG Meetings
Materials from the CAG meetings are available in the Information Center
Public Meetings
Public meetings are large-scale meetings held at key points of the study. They offer the public an opportunity to learn about the study, and to discuss and provide input on the presented information.
Materials from the public meetings are available in the Information Center
Contact Us
Phase I of the Highway Development Process has concluded in May 2018.
If you’d like to contact us please visit https://idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/contact-us/index.
The IL 60/83 project is currently in Phase II (contract plan preparation and land acquisition). This improvement is included in the Department’s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.
IDOT is currently at the early stages of Phase II for this project. As we make changes, this website will be updated accordingly.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Hanley Building
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
(217) 782-7820 or TTY (866) 273-3681