The Tri-State Tollway was originally intended to provide a bypass of congested city highways for external trips traveling through the region. Today, the Tri-State also links suburban communities in an arc from the south suburbs to Lake County, providing access to O'Hare International Airport and several commercial and industrial centers, as well as intermodal freight terminals. An additional lane is proposed for I-94 in far northern Lake County from IL 173 to the Wisconsin Border.
The initial proposal is to provide additional lanes (1 lane each direction) on 2.8 miles of I-94 north from IL 173/Russell Rd to the Wisconsin state line. The project will provide capacity continuity between: 1. the recently completed add-lanes project on the Tri-State Tollway’s north section from Balmoral Avenue north to IL 173; and 2. a proposed add-lanes project for I-94 in Wisconsin from the IL border to I-894/Mitchell Airport.
Project information
Cost: Estimated project cost is $100 million (2009 $).
Connectivity: project may provide enhanced access to a proposed extension of the Metra Milwaukee District North commuter rail service to Wadsworth, IL.
Safety and Security: This proposal enhances the corridor’s ability to facilitate travel for evacuation and response to incidents.
Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations: Not identified.
Consistency with subregional plans: Not identified.
Project Status
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