Congresswoman Duckworth Applauds Groundbreaking of Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project

Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) applauded the groundbreaking of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project. Earlier this year, Duckworth urged the Federal Department of Transportation to sign off on a final agreement that allowed the State of Illinois to begin construction. The $3.4 billion Elgin O’Hare Western Access project will extend the Elgin O’Hare Expressway to O’Hare and build a new western bypass around the airport. The project also includes improvements to I-290, I-355 and I-90, including upgrades to existing interchanges and new interchanges. The project is expected to create 65,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2040 and save drivers $145 million annually in time and fuel costs. 

“I am appreciative that the Illinois Tollway, the U.S. and Illinois Departments of Transportation and legislators in Springfield and Washington worked together to make this day possible,” said Duckworth. “The Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project will cut the commuting time of my constituents and give our businesses the opportunity to move their products more efficiently throughout Illinois and across the country. I look forward to continuing to make sure that the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access project has the funds and support it needs so that it can begin serving my constituents. Investments in our transportation and infrastructure are crucial to the future of our country and the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project is a great start.”