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Transportation | 6 DRAFT - FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY Transportation | 6 2 SECTION 6 3 I-55 At Weber Road Purpose and Need Traffic Noise Study Diverging Diamond Interchange traditional interchange, but moves traffic on the cross-street to the left side of the roadway at the segment between signalized A traffic noise study was conducted for A diverging diamond interchange is a traffic design that The Purpose and Need explains why 1 Operations intersections at either end of the bridge. This allows a free-flow the Weber Road project in accordance facilitates slower intersection speeds (25-30mph) and creates the project is being worked on and left turn onto the interstate without relying on a traffic signal, There is currently inadequate to the IDOT Noise Policy. The noise fewer conflict points while eliminating wrong-way entrance to guides the alternatives analysis process while allowing exiting freeway traffic to perform a free-flow left intersection spacing on Weber Road, study includes both noise monitoring highway ramps. Despite the lower speeds allowable, the design by providing goals and measures for TRANSPORTATIONturn movement onto the cross-street. The design also creates a narrow width to make the turn at the of existing field conditions and noise also allows for the safer and more efficient conduction of heavy safer pedestrian and bicycle environment, and is both less land- evaluating potential solutions. exit ramps, and thru-lane blockage that turn movements by permitting more “green time” for traffic computer modeling of existing intensive and comes with a lower cost than similar interchanges. Since the I-55 interchange and Weber cause safety issues and traffic delays. signals to allow more traffic to move through the interchange and future conditions. The Federal without stopping. The ramp configuration is similar to a Road serve as critical commuting links Highway Administration’s (FHWA) for the region as well as a number of 2 Capacity “Traffic Noise Model” (TNM) was Romeoville’s transportation network provides an exten- local businesses and industries, the Increased regional growth and used for the computer modeling of the project study team and community sive system of facilities that provide various travel, recre- industrial development has resulted existing condition and the projected stakeholders identified Operations, in more traffic delays, creating longer 2040 build and no-build conditions. ation, and cargo transport options to residents, employ- Capacity, and Safety as the three travel times for the efficient transport Noise levels were studied at noise elements with the greatest need. ees, and businesses. While the transportation network of both people and goods. sensitive locations within the project is primarily intended to move people and products lo- area, including residences, daycares, To read the full Purpose and schools, and commercial sites with cally and regionally, it is has a substantial impact on eco- 3 Safety outdoor activities. Need Report, visit the Study Crash data analysis has indicated the nomic development in Romeoville. All the existing and Documents Section need for improved transportation At locations where traffic noise impacts were determined, an evaluation was planned transportation facilities that are summarized in of the project website. safety in the study area. High crash rates have resulted in one fatality. conducted to determine if noise walls this section are illustrated in Figure 6.5: Transportation www.i55atweber.com Additionally, ADA, pedestrian, and were warranted. Four noise walls bicycle access is limited. were found to be warranted within Infrastructure Map. the corridor and will be considered for STAKEHOLDER INPUT implementation as part of the project, • Context Survey pending the views of those benefited by WEBER ROAD INTERCHANGE NEW AIRPORT ROAD • Problem Statement PURPOSE ROADWAY NETWORK Public Involvement AND NEED the proposed barriers. The results of the RECONSTRUCTION INTERCHANGE traffic noise study will be available at the Public participation is essential to the transportation decision-making TECHNICAL ANALYSIS REPORT Alongprocess. with IDOT Will has identified County this and project the as Villagea Context ofSensitive SolutionsRomeoville is collaborating with IDOT and • Crash Data Analysis project’s Public Hearing. Romeoville's roadway network is comprised of a system (CSS) project to enhance public outreach through early participation with • Traffic Data Analysis Bolingbrook,stakeholders in the Romeoville transportation receivedplanning process. over The public, theagencies, Villages of Bolingbrook and Plainfield of State, County, and local streets with excellent access $130local officials,million interestto reconstruct groups and other the stakeholders I-55 inter participated- onin publica Phase 1 Study and Planning process Funding property currently owned by the Illinois Department of Corrections to two interstate highways. changemeetings atand Weber Community Road. Advisory This Group project meetings. would Public meetingsto construct a new I-55 interchange at This project is included in our IDOT’s as stipulated in Public Act 95-0019, were held in April 2010 and May 2012 and the Community Advisory FY 2014-2019 Proposed Multi- also include widening of Weber Road Airport Road. The study area will span and contingent upon local financial Group has met several times duringth the project. Modal Transportation Improvement from Romeo Road/135 Street to 119th 3.5 miles along I-55 from ½-mile south of participation for improvements to INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM Program contingent upon the sale of Street. IDOT is recommending a diverging Airport Road to one-mile north of Illinois adjacent highway facilities under approximately 200 acres of unused Romeoville has exceptional regional roadway access diamondProvide Yourinterchange Input! design, as illustrated Route 126. The segment of Airport Road/ local jurisdiction. For questions and additional information with access to Interstate 55 (I-55) with interchanges at IL in Thethe graphicIllinois Department above. Constructionof Transportation began is studying Lockport Roadabout thespanning study, please over contact: I-55 and improvements to the I-55 interchange at Weber Road. For more in 2015 and is one of Will County’s high the adjacentIllinois frontage Department roads of Transportation will also be Route 53/Bolingbrook Drive, Weber Road, and south of information about the project, answers to commonly asked Bureau of Programming priorityquestions projects. and information from project public meetings, visit included in the study area. Renwick Road at IL Route 30/Lincoln Highway/Plainfield 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1096 the official project website at: Attention: Jessica Feliciano, P.E., Project Engineer Road. Weber Road is the only interchange of the three www.i55atweber.com located within incorporated Romeoville. Although the Email: [email protected] FIGURE 6.1 other two interchanges are located outside of Romeo- Majorwww.i55atweber.com I-55 Improvement Projects w/ Impacts on Romeoville www.i55atweber.com ville’s municipal boundaries, these are primary points of access to the Village via the regional interstate system. Source: Illinois Department of Transportation Romeoville is also situated west of I-355, which is primar- ily accessible via I-55 at the far north or Renwick Road/9th Street/159th Street at the far south. The Village is currently pursuing two major projects re- garding I-55, as summarized in Figure 6.1. VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Community Assessment Report 45 6 | Transportation DRAFT - FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY STATE, COUNTY & LOCAL STREETS IL Route 53 is the only State route serving Romeo- ville, providing connectivity to I-55 and access to key Village destinations like Uptown Square, Romeoville High School, Lewis University, and Lewis Universi- ty Airport. Four County routes serve Romeoville: Weber Road (County Route 88), Veterans Parkway (County Route 11), Romeo Road/135th Street (County Route 35), Renwick Road (County Route 36). Romeo Road/135th Street and Renwick Road link with IL Route 53, while Weber Road connects to I-55. All other roads are maintained by the Village or private entities, such as homeowners associations (HOAs) or industrial/ FIGURE 6.2 commercial property owners. Metra Heritage Corridor (HC) Line Source: Metra STREET CLASSIFICATIONS The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) cat- egorizes streets into the following classifications: in- CHICAGO UNION STATION terstates, freeways, principal arterials, minor arterials, major collectors, minor collectors, and local streets. These classifications are illustrated in Figure 6.5: Trans- portation Infrastructure Map, along with average daily trafficADT) ( counts on major streets. SUMMIT METRA STATION TRUCK TRAFFIC WILLOW SPRINGS METRA STATION Romeoville has three designated truck routes: IL Route 53, Weber Road, and Taylor Road. With prime access to I-55, access to a regional airport, and a plethora of industrial facilities, truck traffic is a prominent facet LEMONT METRA STATION of the Village’s transportation system. Truck traffic is an integral component to the local economy, which ROMEOVILLE METRA STATION [FUTURE] is significantly driven by Romeoville’s strong core of ROMEOVILLE industrial businesses. However, truck traffic also has a substantial impact on traffic and physical roadway LOCKPORT METRA STATION conditions, which raise concerns regarding traffic congestion and road maintenance.
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