The sign-off completes the last step in the federal review and approval process for the US$3.4bn (£2.15bn) Elgin O’Hare western access project, which will include construction of a new toll road around the western border of the airport.
At the direction of Illinois governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have been working with federal officials to secure the final authorisation for the project as part of the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, US$12bn capital programme.
“This critical step towards construction of the Elgin O’Hare western access project is a testament to the strong support from Illinois to Washington D.C. to improve mobility throughout the region,” Governor Pat Quinn said. “I spoke with Secretary LaHood last night about the tremendous economic benefits that will result from this project, which will put thousands of Illinois men and women to work.”
Illinois Tollway is planning to spend US$95.6m in 2013 for work on the Elgin O’Hare western access project. Potential 2013 construction includes noise walls along the existing Elgin O’Hare Expressway, grade separation work and a bridge.
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