That $474M total seemed low, so I checked into it...
This grant only covers a portion of the 75th St project. The total is supposed to be around $1B. The first phase will include a north-south flyover at roughly 75th/Oakley and a road underpass at 71st St, plus some unrelated rail work out in Bridgeview/Argo. The Metra SWS to Rock Island connection is notably not included in this first phase, although they will complete the engineering on that bit so it’s ready to start construction when funding becomes available.
It’s generally a good sign that the Feds are on board to fund Phase I, it’s the right size for them to take a bite and the remainder may be funded in a future round of grants.
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