Get Involved

Public involvement is an interactive and essential part of the I-55 at IL 59 Access Project. There are several ways to be part of the study and offer important input on study needs and solutions that address your concerns. Public meetings will be held throughout the study to offer a convenient forum to get involved. Additionally, you can submit comments, questions or concerns at any time to let us know how the study will affect you. Our goal is to promote transparency and keep you informed of the latest developments, all while providing opportunities for you to easily share any comments or concerns.

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Community Advisory Group (CAG)

Roles
To provide input and advice to IDOT and its study team with the goal of building overall consensus as the project progresses.

To provide structured input and advice from the community at large.
To provide key information to the study team regarding local concerns, economics, business, safety, transportation, environment, land use and other aspects from which potential issues may exist.
To ensure that information developed by the project team is distributed throughout the community.
To help ensure that the best alternative is identified.
To generate interest and knowledge among the general public about the I-55 Study.

Responsibilities

Attend each CAG meeting and participate in group discussion and activities.
Participate openly and honestly, while respecting the opinions of other group members.
Endorse the roles of the group, as outlined above.
Represent your respective organization, constituency or broader community interests.

Membership
It is important that the CAG be a representative cross section of stakeholder types and groups in the vicinity of the corridor. Membership typically includes volunteers from the following groups:

Local and County Government
Area Communities
Environmental Groups
Police and Fire Districts
School Districts
Business Organizations

Religious Organizations
Transportation Related Organizations
Area Homeowners Associations
Bicycling Groups
Individual Residents
Others, as they are identified

These groups represent large numbers of people who will have a stake in the outcome of the study. Therefore, their representation is an important part of the study process and its ultimate outcome.

Visit the CAG Meetings Page Here

Public Information Meetings

Public information meetings were held throughout the study process to provide stakeholders and community members an opportunity to share input and feedback as it related to the study. The goal of these meetings was to create public awareness of study developments and offer a forum for public concerns and comments. Several reports, maps, newsletters, and project exhibits were developed throughout the course of the study and can be found on the Public Meetings page. Stakeholders and community members will be able to share comments at a final Public Hearing, which is anticipated for spring/summer 2024.

Visit the Public Meetings Page Here

The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department), in partnership with the City of Joliet, invites you to attend a public hearing concerning the improvement of US 52 from River Road to Houbolt Road in the City of Joliet and Village of Shorewood in Will County.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Joliet Junior College, Building U Auditorium, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431.

Email: [email protected]

City of Joliet
www.Joliet.gov

Illinois Department of Transportation
201 W. Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196