Public Involvement

Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) will be utilized for the public involvement for this project

An inclusive, responsive public involvement program is an essential part of this project. The public involvement program is being implemented using the principles of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS), and follows the policies and procedures for CSS as developed by IDOT. CSS is a collaborative approach that involves all stakeholders to develop a transportation facility that fits into its surroundings and preserves scenic, aesthetic, historic, and environmental resources while maintaining safety and mobility. For more information on CSS please visit: Context Sensitive Solutions

The CAG is an important part of the public involvement process and is made up of CAG members that represent a larger stakeholder group. A stakeholder is anyone or entity that could be affected by the project and has a stake in its outcome. Stakeholders include the public, property owners, business owners, state and local officials, federal and state resource & regulatory agencies, special interest groups, and motorists who utilize the facility. The CAG works with the Project Study Group (PSG) to convey input from the community, provide input on design alternatives, and convey the information shared at the CAG meetings to stakeholders.

The PSG is a group of professionals representing specific technical or scientific disciplines that informs the CAG of the environmental process, transportation planning guidelines, design guidelines, and the relationship between transportation issues (needs) and project alternatives. After CAG and public input, engineering analysis and environmental analysis, the PSG is responsible for making the final decisions for project development. The PSG for this project are made up of IDOT staff, its consultant on this project, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

At the beginning of the project and at various milestones during project development, a public meeting will be held to provide information concerning the project development and to receive public input.

12/5/22 Public Meeting – The Illinois Department of Transportation held a Public Meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL. This meeting was to discuss the construction sequencing which proposed a full closure of both intersections of Homer Adams (IL 3)/W Delmar Avenue and W Delmar Avenue/Pierce Lane for approximately 6-9 months. IDOT representatives were available to answer questions, take comments, and provide information about the project. Informational hand outs were provided, comment forms were provided, and exhibits with information about the construction sequencing were on display to view. A total of 224 people signed in at this Public Meeting. The exhibits below are what was shown at the meeting. However, due to feedback from concerned citizens regarding the temporary closure, IDOT is investigating other options to maintain traffic throughout construction. See the Updates tab for Stage Construction Exhibits.

• Detour Map
• Frontenac and Norwood Detour map
• Final Project Map
• Handout
• Schedule
• Stage 1 Exhibit
• Stage 2 Exhibit
• Stage 3 Exhibit
• Stage 4 Exhibit 

10/03/18 Public Meeting – The Illinois Department of Transportation held the IL 3 in Godfrey Public Meeting on Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL.  This Public Meeting was an open forum meeting.  The Project Study Team was available to answer questions, take comments, and provide information about the project.  Informational hand outs were provided, comment forms were provided, and exhibits with information about this project were on display to view.  A total of 137 people attended this Public Meeting.  Please click on the links below to view the IL 3 in Godfrey Public Meeting Exhibits.

Please click here to view all Display Board Exhibits

Please click here to view the Video Clip of the City of Belleville engineer discussing the roundabout improvement in Belleville, IL.

Please click here to view the Preliminary Proposed Dual Roundabout Design Aerial Animation (looking east).

Please click here to view the Preliminary Proposed Dual Roundabout Design Aerial Animation (looking west).

10/22/14 CAG Meeting #1 – The Illinois Department of Transportation held the first Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Village of Godfrey Village Hall. Please click here for a summary of the first CAG meeting.

03/30/16 CAG Meeting #2 – The Illinois Department of Transportation held the second Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Village of Godfrey Village Hall.

Option Descriptions & Concept Drawings and Traffic Simulations:
All traffic simulations represent 2036 forecasted traffic conditions (20-year design) during the evening rush hour.
All traffic simulations play 4 times real speed (to observe traffic flow patterns in a shorter amount of time).

• • Option #1 – No Build - Please click here (PDF) for the Description & Concept Drawing.
    • Please click here for the Traffic Simulation.
    • Notes: The simulation shows that the existing congestion issues are increased by 2036, as the westbound queuing of vehicles results in traffic backups spilling back from one intersection to the other.
  • Option #2 – Minor Modifications - Please click here (PDF) for the Description & Concept Drawing.
    • Please click here for the Traffic Simulation.
    • Notes: The simulation shows this improvement reduces westbound traffic congestion and results in better traffic flow along West Delmar Avenue compared to Option #1, but does not alleviate all congestion from West Homer Adams Parkway.
  • Option #3 – Signals with Realignment - Please click here (PDF) for the Description & Concept Drawing.
    • Please click here for the Traffic Simulation.
    • Notes: A frontage road intersection at West Delmar Avenue is needed for Norwood Lane and Ridgedale Drive, which causes some delays for left-turning vehicles accessing West Delmar Avenue. The simulation shows this improvement reduces congestion issues present in Option #1.
  • Option #4 – Dual Roundabouts - Please click here (PDF) for the Description & Concept Drawing.
    • Please click here for the Traffic Simulation.
    • Notes: The simulation shows this improvement relieves congestion issues that are present in Option #1.

Please click here (PDF) for a summary of the second CAG meeting.  Please visit the “Updates” tab for links to Option Descriptions & Concept Drawings and Traffic Simulations that were displayed at the second CAG Meeting.

Visit the project website and click on the “Updates” tab for notices

Look for announcements in the local newspaper

Watch for roadway message boards for announcements

Contact Billie Owen at (618) 346-3209 or by e-mail at billie.owen@illinois.gov

If you have any questions about the public involvement for this project, please contact Billie Owen at (618) 346-3209 or by e-mail at billie.owen@illinois.gov