I-25-2032 Tri-State Tollwy(I-294)Rdwy Recon. Tri-State Tollwy Nth of St.Charles to Nth Ave. MP32.4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority awarded a construction services contract valued at $15,374,261.77 to OHLA Central, Inc. through open market competitive sealed bidding. The contract (I-25-2032) encompasses roadway reconstruction and widening services on the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294) between Milepost 32.4 and Milepost 33.6 in Cook County, Illinois, specifically in the segment extending from north of St. Charles Road to North Avenue. The work is scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026, and reach final completion by September 30, 2029, with interim milestones including substantial completion by July 1, 2027.

The scope of work includes northbound Interstate 294 reconstruction and widening, median retaining wall construction across three segments, ramp reconstruction (specifically Ramp J entrance from eastbound Lake Street), transition approach slab reconstruction for Bridge No. 235, temporary and permanent lighting system installation, Intelligent Transportation System infrastructure deployment, drainage improvements, pavement marking and signing, erosion control measures, and maintenance of traffic operations throughout the construction period. The contract incorporates prevailing wage requirements, mandates a 23 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal, and includes provisions for Veteran-Owned Small Business participation at 2 percent and Equal Employment Opportunity targets of 19.6 percent minority and 6.9 percent female workforce representation.