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Federal Officials OK Illiana Expressway

Illiana Corridor website

The Illiana Expressway has received a green light from federal officials. The 47-mile expressway now moves from the planning phase to implementation. 

That means Illinois and Indiana officials can look for public-private partnerships to help build and operate the $1.5 billion project.

Land acquisition efforts, including landowner relations and local planning activities, also can continue.

Drivers eventually will have an east-west link between I-65 near Lowell, Ind., and I-55 near Wilmington, Ill.  The expressway is expected to relieve traffic on I-80 south of Chicago.

Supporters also say the project will create much-needed jobs. Opponents of the Illiana Expressway have sued to stop construction. They say it’s not necessary, and taxpayers could be stuck paying for it if toll revenue falls short.