PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
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The City has been championing the Route 47 Widening Project for many years, all the way from the preliminary engineering study and design phases to now as construction is soon to begin in 2026 and utility relocations are currently underway.
Due to the hard work and collaboration of the City's many partners this project is so much more than pavement resurfacing! Additional proposed improvements include the following:
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PROJECT FUNDING BREAKDOWN
The Route 47 Widening and Expansion Project represents an estimated $78.4 million total investment in regional transportation infrastructure. The City of Woodstock is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), which covers most construction costs.
The City's portion of the project totals approximately $25.1 million, primarily related to utility relocation, streetscaping, and lighting improvements. Through coordinated planning, grant strategy, and advocacy, the City has secured $15.65 million in outside funding, including:
As a result, the City of Woodstock's remaining local share is estimated at approximately $9.5 million.
The City's portion of the project totals approximately $25.1 million, primarily related to utility relocation, streetscaping, and lighting improvements. Through coordinated planning, grant strategy, and advocacy, the City has secured $15.65 million in outside funding, including:
- $10.0 million through IDOT's Local Transportation Grant Program
- $2.5 million through IDOT's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
- $3.15 million in federal Community Project Funding
As a result, the City of Woodstock's remaining local share is estimated at approximately $9.5 million.
PROJECT HISTORY
The project is currently in Phase III with construction set to begin this Spring. To learn more about previous project phases please reference the documents below and do not hesitate to visit the Contact Us Page to submit any questions to the project team!
- FHWA Route 47 Safe Access is Good for Business (PDF)
- Finding of No Significant Impact by FHWA (October 2018) (PDF)
- Highway and Railroad Improvement and Property Rights (PDF)
- IDOT Land Owners Guide to Land Acquisitions (PDF)
- IDOT Route 47 City Council Presentation (February 21, 2017) (PDF)
- Illinois Department of Transportation Route 47 Presentation February 21, 2017 (PDF) (PDF)
- McHenry County Transportation Plan Motorized Vehicles (PDF)
- Public Hearing Informational Hand Out (June 7, 2018) (PDF)
- Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan (PDF)
- Widen Route 47 (March 2019) (PDF)
ROUNDABOUT 101
Not only are roundabouts both safe and fun, but they are also a key part of this project! Watch the video below from the Federal Highway Administration to learn everything you need to know about utilizing these intersections.
