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Will County committee approves BNSF‑funded Lorenzo Road grade separation contract; construction set to start after pre‑construction meeting
Summary
The committee approved a contract for an $18.8 million grade separation at Lorenzo Road (County Highway 80) over BNSF tracks; BNSF is funding construction and reimbursing the county, and staff estimates completion in November 2027.
The Will County Transportation Committee approved a contract to proceed with construction of a grade separation on Lorenzo Road (County Highway 80) over BNSF Railway, a project staff described as funded entirely by BNSF and reimbursed to the county.
Chief engineer Jeff told the committee that BNSF petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission and secured funding for the grade…
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