State finalizes location of Prairie Parkway
The state of Illinois approved the final location of the Prairie parkway connector between Minooka and I-88 near Kaneville. The state had volleyed back two different locations. The first was to pick up at Morris was abandoned for the more easterly start in Minooka. This was to be expected as this is more in tune with the semi circle routes of the tri-state and the I-355 corridors. This will allow a shorter connection with I-55 as well.
Morris will see an improved and widened IL 47 corridor and will allow for better design of commercial locations along IL 47 and Whitewillow Road. The impact on the new landfill will be a reduction in capacity.
The state sees this route as addressing future congestion and safety two of its primary concerns.