Reconstruct service road

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation received a $39.96 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 22, 2025, with a completion date of September 21, 2029. This project will reconstruct approximately 3,500 feet of existing paved service road at Chicago airports that has reached the end of its useful life. The reconstructed road will support ground service operations, airport operations, and FAA vehicle access at airports associated with Chicago, Illinois.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations and other federal airport infrastructure funding, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. This service road reconstruction project aligns with the program's strategic objectives to maintain safe and efficient airport operations while supporting the comprehensive national system of public-use airports. The four-year project timeline accommodates the design, construction, and closeout phases typical of FAA-funded airport infrastructure initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,500 feet of existing existing paved non-public use service road for ground service, airport operations, and FAA vehicles that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chicago, illinois.