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IL HJR0009

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rita

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to expand the toll highway system under the Elgin-O'Hare Western Access (EOWA) project.

  • Establishes construction of an O'Hare Airport Bypass along the western edge of O'Hare between I-90 (Northwest Tollway) near Elmhurst Road and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) near Grand Avenue.

  • Authorizes construction of an Extension in an East-West direction between the Bypass and the western terminus of the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway at U.S. 20, including necessary access ramps and bridges.

  • Requires the Toll Highway Authority to utilize available technology and construction processes to reduce environmental impact and facilitate future freight inter-modal transport, rail transit, bicycle, and pedestrian modes.

  • Directs the Toll Highway Authority to complete the project in a manner supporting diversity involvement and regional economic development.

Legislative Description

TOLL HIGHWAY EXPANSION

Last Action

Adopted Both Houses

5/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Executive5/9/2013
Assignments5/1/2013
Tollway Oversight3/20/2013
Rules2/19/2013

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