Our Projects
Belmont Road & Metra/BNSF Grade Separation
Location
| North Limit | Haddow Ave. |
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| South Limit | Hitchcock Ave. |
| East Limit | Pershing Ave. |
| West Limit | Puffer Rd. |
Daily Trains Affected
50 Freight trains | |
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79 Metra trains | |
8 Amtrak trains |
Communities Benefited:
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Downers Grove
Benefits
This project increased safety by eliminating the risk of a collision between trains and motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists. More than 140 trains pass through this location every day, and no longer block traffic on Belmont Road, which handles approximately 18,000 vehicles per day. Because vehicles no longer sit idling and waiting for trains to cross, vehicular emissions are reduced, improving the quality of life for area residents.
Scope of Work
This project eliminated the at-grade crossing of the BNSF tracks at Belmont Road (County Route 2) by constructing an underpass for motor vehicles. Metra Commuter Rail and Amtrak also operate on these tracks. Belmont Road now consists of two lanes of traffic in either direction, with a tunnel for pedestrians on the west side of Belmont Road.
Project Status
| Phase I | Completed |
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| Phase II | Completed |
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| Phase III | Completed |
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Project Location Map
Project outlines and locations shown above are approximations and do not necessarily represent final design and construction limits.