Environmental Agency Meetings
February 25, 2021
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on February 25, 2021 to present the Caton Farm Road – Oak Avenue – Bruce Road – Gougar Road Preferred Alignment for concurrence. Concurrence was granted to proceed with further detailed studies of the locally preferred alternative. The meeting minutes and presentation have been posted.
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
September 10, 2020
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on September 10, 2020 to present a project update for the Caton Farm Road – Oak Avenue – Bruce Road – Gougar Road Phase I Study. It was determined that Concurrence Point No. 3 will be revisited in February 2021, once an Environmental Survey Request Addendum has been assessed.
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
September 19, 2019
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on September 19, 2019 to present the Caton Farm Road – Oak Avenue – Bruce Road – Gougar Road alternative as the newly selected preferred alternative. Since approval of Concurrence Point No. 3 in 2012, the project stakeholders developed concern over loss of development opportunities along the north-south link of the Caton Farm Road – Oak Avenue – Bruce Road – Middle Alignment. It was determined that Concurrence Point No. 3 will be revisited once an Environmental Survey Request Addendum has been assessed.
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
September 6, 2012
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on September 6, 2012 to discuss Concurrence Point No. 3 – Preferred Alternative. Concurrence was obtained from the Regulatory and Resource Agencies. Additional topics of discussion at this meeting included ongoing consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Hines Emerald Dragonfly in the Des Plaines River Valley and review of the draft Biological Assessment.
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
June 15, 2012
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on June 15, 2012 to provide an update of the project and included the following topics:
- Review of Alternatives to be Carried Forward
- Coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Hines Emerald Dragonfly
- Coordination with Illinois Historic Preservation Agency regarding historic sites
- Detailed engineering design studies
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
February 16, 2011
A United States (U.S.) Fish & Wildlife Service Coordination Meeting was held on Feburary 16, 2011 in which concurrence was granted to proceed with further detailed studies of the locally preferred alternative. A follow-up meeting was held on May 19, 2011 with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services and the Illinois State Archeological Survey. The meeting was held on the island location in the Des Plaines River Valley to determine potential impacts where the proposed bridge would be located.
Meeting Minutes – Feb 2011 (pdf)
Meeting Minutes – May 2011 (pdf)
June 24, 2009
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on June 24, 2009 to provide an update of the project and included the following topics:
- Studies and Findings to Date
- Status of Merger Process
- Outcome of Public Involvement
- Other Coordination Activities
- Outstanding Environmental Issues
Power Point Presentation (pdf)
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
November 14, 2006
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on November 14, 2006 to discuss Concurrence Point No.2 – Alternatives Carried Forward for this project. Subsequent meetings were held on December 5, 2006 and January 9, 2007. Meeting minutes are posted below.
- 11-14-06 Concurrent Point No. #2 Meeting
- 12-05-06 Concurrent Point No. #2 Meeting Follow-up
- 01-09-07 FHWA/IDOT Coordination Meeting
March 1, 2005
A Resource and Regulatory Agency meeting was held on March 1, 2005 to discuss the Purpose of and Need For Action document for this project. This meeting is referred to as Concurrence Point #1 in the NEPA/404 Merger Process and is attended by such agencies as the Federal Highway Administration, the Illinois Department of Transportation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other affected agencies. The Purpose and Need Statement for this project was approved; click here to view the Purpose and Need Statement.
February 5, 2004
A Resource and Regulatory Agency Meeting was held on February 5, 2004 to discuss the Purpose of and Need For Action document for this project. The statement was further refined from the previous May 15, 2003 meeting; however, it was concluded that additional changes still needed to be made prior to receiving concurrence.
May 15, 2003
A Resource and Regulatory Agency Meeting was held on May 15, 2003 to present the project scope, explain the Purpose and Need, Identify important issues, concerns, and constrains, and discuss alternatives.
Power Point Presentation (pdf)