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Capital spending above budget as I‑290/I‑88 interchange advances, staff says
Summary
Staff reported capital expenditures (before reimbursements) of $467.6 million, about $11.9 million over budget, noting faster-than-expected progress on the I-290/I-88 interchange and timing offsets from facility and bridge projects and Union Pacific Railroad coordination.
Kathy reported total capital expenditures for the Move Illinois program before reimbursements were "467,600,000 or 11,900,000 above budget," driven in part by "more progress has been made than anticipated on the I 290, I 88 Interchange." She said that progress was partially offset by timing differences on facility improvements, lighting repairs, roadway and bridge repairs across the system.
Kathy also flagged ongoing coordination and timing for construction activities involving Union Pacific Railroad and specific locations in Elgin and O'Hare, saying some work remains dependent on that coordination. Directors asked whether momentum would continue in the coming months; Kathy said the authority has a plan to accelerate work and deferred some scheduling specifics to later updates.
No vote or budget reallocation occurred at the meeting; staff said schedule and reimbursement timing will be monitored and reported in future updates.
