Stantec selected by Illinois Department of Transportation to design reconstruction of five miles of I-80

Leading global design firm, Stantec, has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to provide design engineering services for the reconstruction of five miles of I-80 from Ridge Road to Houbolt Road and the I-55 interchange. Part of the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois Program, the project aims to reduce congestion and improve safety through this stretch of interstate.

In addition to roadway reconstruction incorporating the addition of a future lane, Stantec’s scope of work includes the bridge replacement designs of Shepley Road and River Road over I-80 and I-80 over the DuPage River, I-55 and frontage roads, and Rock Run Creek, as well as the addition of an auxiliary lane from I-55 to Houbolt Road. Changes to the I-55 interchange will include a new flyover bridge and ramp reconfiguration. Stantec will work in partnership with IDOT to ensure that the project will minimize the impact to motorists, residents, and businesses during construction.

As part of the project, Stantec will use 3D rendering technology to complete the designs, which will support asset management and clash detection along this five-mile stretch of I-80 by showing the exact locations of each existing and proposed utility asset. These designs would allow for the creation of a database to help track inspections and provide information IDOT can use to support future projects. The 3D technology can also allow contractors to use machine guidance assistance to streamline construction.

“The safety of our community is one of our greatest priorities and we’re honored to design a project that will help improve and protect the people’s lives,” said Dave Pieniazek, transportation manager at Stantec. “We’re excited for the opportunity to continue working with IDOT and to build on our history of successful project delivery.”

For more than 50 years, Stantec has successfully delivered transportation projects for IDOT. The firm recently conducted Phase I engineering and environmental studies for the addition of two managed lanes on I-55, which included data collection, traffic projections, mainline I-55 traffic studies, and traffic management analysis. Stantec is ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 10 Design Firm in Transportation, Bridges, Highways.

Find out more about Stantec’s transportation services here.

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