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Resident urges action on 34th & Veterans congestion ahead of I-57/I-64 construction; city outlines mitigation steps
Summary
Visitor Gabe Raney warned that upcoming I-57 and I-64 construction could worsen congestion at 34th and Veterans and hurt local business; the council noted approved plans for stoplights, completion of 44th and 45th Streets, grant applications, and said concerns would be forwarded to IDOT.
During public comment at the Oct. 16 meeting, visitor Gabe Raney told the council he is concerned about traffic congestion at 34th and Veterans and the economic impact anticipated from I-57 and I-64 construction slated to begin in 2025.
Mayor John Lewis and City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel responded that the city has approved plans to install traffic signals at 34th and Veterans, is completing work on 44th and 45th Streets to improve alternate routes, and is applying for grants to help fund signal installation. Lewis said he would forward Mr. Raney’s concerns to the Illinois Department of Transportation for their consideration.
The council did not take formal action at the meeting to change construction schedules or commit new funding beyond the stated grant-seeking and planned street improvements. The exchange was recorded during the public comment portion of the meeting; no votes resulted from the discussion.
