Wilmington Peotone PEL STUDY

Welcome to the homepage for the Wilmington-Peotone corridor projects. Each project can be individually accessed by clicking Learn More.

PEL Study

The Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study spanned approximately 22 miles from Interstate 55 to Drecksler Road. Concurrence from IDOT and FHWA on the completion of the PEL Study was received in December 2025. Click below to explore the project history.

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Old Chicago Road to US 45/52 Phase I

This project is a 9.3-mile segment and includes improvements to the roadway cross section, including the addition of passing lanes, profile adjustments to improve sight distance, intersection upgrades to increase capacity and safety, and drainage improvements.

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US 45/52 to Center road Phase I

This project is a 2.5 mile segment including high crash locations at US 45/52 and Center Road. The design phase of this project will begin in early 2026.

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