Trail Connection in Romeoville Nears Completion

The connection between the I&M Canal Trail and the Centennial Trail will be completed by July and highlights a tremendous partnership between municipalities, private business, and the county.

In November of 2022, Citgo agreed to provide a grant of up to $450,000 toward the cost of constructing a connection between the I&M Canal trail and the Centennial trail. The City of Lockport and the Village of Romeoville will share equally in the remaining costs of the completed project. Upon completion, the Forest Preserve District of Will County will assume responsibility for maintaining the benches installed as part of the improvements and will keep this segment of the trail clean.

The master plan for the project includes new walkways and curbs, street graphics, a parking area, benches, a bike repair station, directional signage, new landscaping, and a mural under the bridge. The project will link the 3.26 mile Centennial Trail and the 11 mile I&M Canal Trail, creating a link of 14.5 miles of continuous, scenic pathway, allowing someone to travel from Lemont to Joliet.