Could Illinois Route 47 be upgraded to address transportation needs?
Because of its heavy use, some upgrades to Route 47 are already underway. In addition, upgrading IL 47 and other key routes in the study area are being considered as alternatives for additional analysis. The two “build” alternatives (B2 and B5) include upgrading a portion of IL 47 from Caton Farm Road to I-80 to four lanes, to complete the link from I-80 to I-88 in combination with other planned projects. return to top The Prairie Parkway has been identified as one of the state’s top three transportation priorities, but the current study is still analyzing existing and future transportation needs in the corridor. How is this possible? The state (IDOT) has identified several transportation projects for federal funding in the reauthorization of TEA-21, the federal highway and transit-funding bill. Three of the top priorities are a new bridge over the Mississippi River in the St. Louis area, Wacker Drive in Chicago and the Prairie Parkway. All three of these projects will require signific
