Our Projects

WA11 will improve the operational conditions at nine at-grade crossings, leading to travel time savings for road users and vehicle operating cost savings through avoided fuel consumption. This will also benefit transit services and businesses operating in the area. 

The project will reduce the potential of truck-involved crashes in the area and the risk of unsafe behaviors, such as trespassing and driving around crossing gates.  WA11 will also provide public safety benefits (e.g., faster and more reliable response to fire or medical emergencies).

Chicago, IL Community Areas: Dolton and Riverdale

The project will enable the handling of more cargo on existing rail infrastructure and increase train speeds through the Chicago Terminal, reducing delays to users on both the road and rail systems. In parallel, the increased capacity of the Chicago Terminal rail freight network will result in fewer shipments being diverted to truck, avoiding negative impacts on roadway pavement conditions or the need for additional maintenance.

WA11 will create wider economic benefits through higher productivity as a result of improved travel time reliability for commuters and better access to markets and jobs in a predominantly minority and low-income area of Cook County, IL.

The freight rail improvements will reduce train idling and potential diversion of shipments to truck, thereby reducing emissions and fuel consumption. The project will also mitigate emissions from idling trucks and motorists stopped at several at-grade crossings by reducing gate down times.

The increased train speeds from this project will enable the handling of an increased number of trains, as well as increase the speed at which Amtrak trains can cross the interlocking, reducing potential delay to Amtrak passenger services.