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Study Progress
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 #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.