Justice I-294 at 88th/Cork Avenue Project
The goals of the 88th/Cork Avenue Interchange Project are to create access to and from I-294, improve the flow of truck traffic, reduce congestion and foster economic development and job creation in the southwest region.
The project includes construction of a new northbound exit ramp from I-294 to 88th/Cork Avenue and a southbound entrance ramp from 88th/Cork Avenue to I-294. Along with the new ramps, the project includes intersection improvements along 88th/Cork Avenue at 79th Street and Archer Road.
The new interchange is designed to be compatible with a new northbound I-294 entrance ramp from southbound Archer Avenue scheduled to be constructed by the Illinois Tollway as part of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project. The new ramps will also allow for consolidation of local southbound entrance ramps from Archer Avenue on the new 88th/Cork entrance ramp location.
The Village of Justice has partnered together with the Illinois Tollway and Cook County to complete the right-of-way acquisition and construction of the new interchange. The project is compatible with Cook County's long-range Invest in Cook Initiative to encourage business development and growth by improving freight and traffic connections across the county. The new interchange will be part of an enterprise zone created by the Village of Justice and will encourage new construction and support job creation in the village, as well as opening up an entryway to Justice and other surrounding communities to relieve traffic congestion and provide easier access to destinations.
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Please email comments or questions related to this project to contactus@villageofjustice.org or contact Matt Zarebczan, Director of Economic Development by calling 708-458-2130.