FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE IS THIS PROJECT?
The project is in the Village of Skokie along Old Orchard Road (Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard) including the I-94 interchange with Old Orchard Road. Work will improve expressway entrance/exit ramps and one mile of Old Orchard Road between Woods Drive and Skokie Boulevard.
The project is in the Village of Skokie along Old Orchard Road (Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard) including the I-94 interchange with Old Orchard Road. Work will improve expressway entrance/exit ramps and one mile of Old Orchard Road between Woods Drive and Skokie Boulevard.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT?
The purpose of the project is to alleviate congestion, increase safety and expand access to pedestrians and people biking through the addition of the following improvements:
The purpose of the project is to alleviate congestion, increase safety and expand access to pedestrians and people biking through the addition of the following improvements:
- New turn lanes at the I-94 eastbound ramps and Old Orchard Road intersection.
- Roadway and bridge widening from Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) bridge over I-94.
- Installation of storm sewers, traffic signals and lighting.
- A new multi-use path on the south side of Old Orchard Road within the project limits, providing direct access to the North Branch Cook County Forest Preserve Trail.
- Intersection improvements at Old Orchard Road and Woods Drive.
- Intersection improvements at the I-94 westbound exit ramp, eastbound exit ramp, westbound entrance ramp, Lawler Avenue, Lavergne Avenue, Bronx Avenue and Lamon Avenue intersections with Old Orchard Road.
WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION BEGIN? AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
The preconstruction stage began in 2023; 2024-2025 will see the bulk of construction; 2026 is planned for final completion – see Project Details for more information.
The preconstruction stage began in 2023; 2024-2025 will see the bulk of construction; 2026 is planned for final completion – see Project Details for more information.
HOW IS THIS PROJECT BEING FUNDED?
The project is being funded by Cook County, IDOT, the Village of Skokie and a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant.
The project is being funded by Cook County, IDOT, the Village of Skokie and a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant.
WHO IS THE LEAD AGENCY ON THIS PROJECT?
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is the lead on this project; IDOT and the Village of Skokie are partners.
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is the lead on this project; IDOT and the Village of Skokie are partners.
WHERE CAN I GET UPDATES ON THIS PROJECT?
This project website will have the most current information listed on the home page; if questions arise, you can always contact the project team through the website.
This project website will have the most current information listed on the home page; if questions arise, you can always contact the project team through the website.
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