US 30 Environmental Impact Statement and Phase I Design Report

Why is this study is needed?

The improvement to the transportation system within Whiteside County from east of Fulton to west of Rock Falls is necessary to address safety and mobility issues that currently exist and will only get worse as time goes on. This study will evaluate many types of roadway alternatives and will be balanced with the input of the farmers, residents, business owners, and users (stakeholders) of the route. Some of the positive feedback received to date includes; residents are pleased with IDOT’s goal to improve safety and mobility and businesses see roadway improvements having a positive impact on the region’s economic vitality. Some of the concerns raised to date include impacts to farms, impacts to businesses and residents, impacts to environmentally sensitive areas, and impacts to the three urbanized areas along project route.

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