Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long will the project last? How long will construction last?
Completion of preliminary engineering, which includes all preliminary and final design prior to physical construction, is anticipated for the first quarter of 2025. Depending on funding, construction will begin shortly after final design of the project is complete. Substantial completion of construction is anticipated by the end of 2027.
How much is this project going to cost and is the project already funded?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that range in cost. Preliminary estimates of cost used for planning purposes total approximately $121 million. Federal, State, and local stakeholders are committed to improving safety at this location. As such, preliminary and design engineering is 100% funded and construction is nearly 20% funded based on preliminary construction cost estimates.
Will there be land acquisition or removal of any residential homes or businesses? When will property acquisition relocations be determined?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that present varying levels of impact. Land acquisition will be required; it is expected that the removal of residential and/or business structures will also be required. Property impacts associated with alternative(s) being carried forward for further study will be presented during Public Informational Meeting No. 2, which is anticipated to occur in the late spring of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
How will this project impact access to business, residential areas, local entities (i.e., Village Hall), etc.?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that present varying levels of impact related to access. Property impacts associated with alternative(s) being carried forward for further study will be presented during Public Informational Meeting No. 2, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
When will project alternatives be presented to the public?
Public Informational Meeting No. 2 will present alternative(s) being carried forward for further study, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
How can people without internet access be kept informed about the project?
The Village of Elmwood Park will continue to provide project updates in their newsletter, which is mailed to all residents. People can also call Elli Cosky, Public Outreach Liaison, at 630-534-6400, ext. 106 to be added to the mailing list.
Why does the study area map show such a large amount of impact?
The identified project study area encompasses all possibilities for improvement (or impact) associated with each of the alternatives being considered. Considerations related to environment, vehicle traffic, rail traffic, and drainage for each alternative will fall within the limits identified, but not necessarily “impact” the entire area.
last updated: 1/7/2022
Completion of preliminary engineering, which includes all preliminary and final design prior to physical construction, is anticipated for the first quarter of 2025. Depending on funding, construction will begin shortly after final design of the project is complete. Substantial completion of construction is anticipated by the end of 2027.
How much is this project going to cost and is the project already funded?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that range in cost. Preliminary estimates of cost used for planning purposes total approximately $121 million. Federal, State, and local stakeholders are committed to improving safety at this location. As such, preliminary and design engineering is 100% funded and construction is nearly 20% funded based on preliminary construction cost estimates.
Will there be land acquisition or removal of any residential homes or businesses? When will property acquisition relocations be determined?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that present varying levels of impact. Land acquisition will be required; it is expected that the removal of residential and/or business structures will also be required. Property impacts associated with alternative(s) being carried forward for further study will be presented during Public Informational Meeting No. 2, which is anticipated to occur in the late spring of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
How will this project impact access to business, residential areas, local entities (i.e., Village Hall), etc.?
Various alternatives are still being evaluated as part of preliminary engineering that present varying levels of impact related to access. Property impacts associated with alternative(s) being carried forward for further study will be presented during Public Informational Meeting No. 2, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
When will project alternatives be presented to the public?
Public Informational Meeting No. 2 will present alternative(s) being carried forward for further study, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022. Please stay informed through the project website and Village newsletter for upcoming dates.
How can people without internet access be kept informed about the project?
The Village of Elmwood Park will continue to provide project updates in their newsletter, which is mailed to all residents. People can also call Elli Cosky, Public Outreach Liaison, at 630-534-6400, ext. 106 to be added to the mailing list.
Why does the study area map show such a large amount of impact?
The identified project study area encompasses all possibilities for improvement (or impact) associated with each of the alternatives being considered. Considerations related to environment, vehicle traffic, rail traffic, and drainage for each alternative will fall within the limits identified, but not necessarily “impact” the entire area.
last updated: 1/7/2022
