I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan
The I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan is a partnership between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to address community improvements in the neighborhoods surrounding the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge.
Location
Joliet, IL
Partners
CDM SMith
Status
Completed 2025
Client
City of Joliet, IL
DOT's larger I-80 reconstruction project includes replacing and relocating the Des Plaines River Bridge. IDOT has committed $3.5 million for community improvements to address impacts from the bridge relocation. This Community Plan will determine how those funds should be used to best benefit the surrounding neighborhoods.
Unlike previous I-80 engagement efforts that focused on environmental review and property acquisition, this planning process concentrates specifically on identifying and implementing community improvements that enhance connectivity, community cohesion, and neighborhood identity.
