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The Illinois Department of Transportation typically conducts projects in three phases:
- Phase I: consists of identifying the transportation needs, evaluating alternatives, and selecting a preferred alternative concept. This process is supported by preliminary engineering and environmental studies, agency coordination, and stakeholder outreach.
- Phase II: consists of developing detailed contract plans and acquiring property needed for the project.
- Phase III: consists of the actual construction of the project.
Illinois 38 Project Schedule
- Phase I is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2023.
- Phase II is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2023 and be completed by late 2024.
- Construction funding is included in the Department’s Multi-Year Program. However, a construction timetable has not been established. At this time, it is anticipated that the earliest construction could start would be in the spring of 2025.
