Schedule
IDOT’s Project Development Process
IDOT has a three-phase project development process:
- Phase I (or the project study) consists of developing the project scope, environmental studies, public involvement, and preliminary design of the project.
- Phase II (design) consists of refining the design to develop contract plans and conduct land acquisition.
- Phase III (construction) consists of the actual construction of the project.
Funding for a portion of this improvement is included in IDOT’s Proposed Highway Improvement Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2030.
I-173 Boone County Project Schedule
Phase I
- 2019-2025
- Preliminary engineering & enviornmental study
- The project is currently in Phase I
Phase II
- 2025-2027
- Contract plans, preparation & land acquisition
Phase III
- 2027-2029
- Construction
Note: This scedule is tentative and subject to change.