Title/Name/Summary
143rd Street Widening from Wolf Road to Southwest Highway, Request to IDOT for Right of Way (ROW) Acquisitions through the "Quick Take" Authority
History
As the Board of Trustees may know, Southwest Highway and 143rd Street are marked highways (IL 7) owned, operated and maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Due to its significant economical and operational importance for the Village of Orland Park, the Village has been investing significant local funds to widen this roadway from Southwest Highway to Will-Cook Road from 3 lanes to 5 lanes. The work will significantly improve the operations of the roadway, reduce flooding, improve the safety and accessibility of the corridor for all users, and promote economic development in Southwest Cook County.
Since both routes are State highways, the Village is requesting IDOT’s assistance with the land acquisitions for those properties associated with the widening of 143rd Street by utilizing the “Quick Take” authority. IDOT exclusively has this authority to secure ROWs. This approach is important for the successful and timely completion of this project as the Village has secured grant funding from U.S. Congress, Surface Transportation Program (STP) and will be investing local funds to complete the project. It is critical for the Village to use the grant funds within the time frame required by the grant providers. This request is being made to IDOT to avoid possible delays in the construction letting which is currently anticipated in late 2026 or early 2027.
In the first phase of this project, the roadway will be widened from West Avenue to Southwest Highway and a major reconfiguration of Southwest Highway and 143rd Street intersection including the railroad crossing is planned.
Staff is requesting the Board to approve the attached letter that will be sent to IDOT and formally request their help with the "Quick Take" efforts.
Financial Impact
At present, there are no financ...
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