WelcomE
Welcome to the homepage for the Wilmington-Peotone Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study conducted by the Will County Division of Transportation.
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Understand the existing and future travel demand
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Provide efficient east-west mobility for all users throughout the corridor
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Develop a corridor that can handle travel demand in a safe manner to support the economic vitality of the County
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) is performing a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study over approximately 22 miles along Wilmington-Peotone Road between Interstate 55 and Drecksler Road. Growth is occurring rapidly across Will County as evidenced by new freight clusters along the Wilmington-Peotone corridor that are challenging the roadway infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to provide efficient east-west mobility for all users throughout the corridor. A systematic approach is necessary to understand the existing and future travel demand and develop a corridor that can handle demand in a safe manner to support the economic vitality of the County.
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Project Update
The first public meeting was held to provide an overview of the study process and schedule, present the existing data collected, and obtain public input that will be used to shape this study. The next public meeting will be scheduled for late summer / early fall 2024.