Overview:
Will County Division of Transportation holding public information meeting concerning Wilmington-Peotone Road from Old Chicago Road to IL Rt. 45/52.
Open house meeting to discuss possible improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road from Old Chicago Road to U.S. 45/52.
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to the Wilmington-Peotone Road Study between Old Chicago Road to U.S. Route 45/52. The meeting will be held at Wilton Township Community Center, 14355 W. Joliet Road in Manhattan, from 4 to 7 p.m., on May 20.
The open house meeting is part of the Phase One Study on proposed improvements to the 9.3-mile segment of Wilmington-Peotone Road. The study aims to improve safety, enhance mobility for all roadway users by providing an efficient east-west connection, and support travel demand on the corridor.
Improvements are being proposed to the roadway cross section, including the addition of passing lanes, wide shoulders, sight distance improvements, intersection upgrades, and drainage improvements. The project is the first series of improvements on an 18-mile segment of Wilmington-Peotone Road between IL Route 53 and Drecksler Road.
“We invite the public to share their thoughts and ideas on how to improve this key east-west corridor,” said Will County DOT Director Jeff Ronaldson. “This study aims to address the rapid growth throughout this corridor and increased traffic levels on this heavily utilized roadway.”
Representatives from Will County DOT will be available to answer questions and record public comments. There will be no formal presentation, but exhibits will be on display throughout the meeting.
Public comments may be made either in person at one of the public information meetings or online at www.wilmingtonpeotonestudy.com after the meeting. Comments received by June 10 will become part of the official public outreach event record.
The meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance should contact Will County DOT by email at ckupkowski@willcounty.gov or by phone at 815-727-8476.