The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for a range of transportation projects and initiatives led by the Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), according to a March 18 statement. The projects are intended to support economic development, enhance regional transportation, and improve quality of life throughout suburban Cook County.
The funding will help launch or advance several infrastructure efforts in partnership with local municipalities. These include preliminary engineering for a pedestrian bridge in Lincolnwood, new sidewalks in Oak Forest, transit studies with Pace Suburban Bus, viaduct improvements in Cicero, multi-use paths in Worth, intersection upgrades in Melrose Park and Itasca, roadway improvements in Bellwood and Berwyn, traffic signal upgrades in Norridge, trucking corridor enhancements in Northlake, and pedestrian safety measures in Glenview.
In addition to these local projects funded through the Invest in Cook program, the board approved partnership agreements for larger-scale work. Streamwood will see intersection improvements on Illinois Route 19 with new turn lanes and bike paths; Richton Park will receive lighting and pavement repairs on Steger Road; Elk Grove Village is set for major resurfacing and accessibility upgrades along Arlington Heights Road.
Other approvals included contracts for bulk rock salt from Morton Salt Inc. to support winter road maintenance across four districts. The board also authorized construction services from R.W. Dunteman Company to reconstruct County Line Road between Grand Avenue and Lake Street, including drainage improvements, street lighting, and a new exit ramp off Interstate 294.
These investments reflect ongoing efforts by Cook County to modernize its transportation network while addressing safety concerns and supporting community connectivity. More information about the Department of Transportation and Highways can be found on their website.
