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West Lake Corridor

PROJECT WEBSITE: NICTD West Lake Corridor Project Website

All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.

Complete

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
COMPLETE

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COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
03/09/2018

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED

Surface Transportation

SECTOR
Surface Transportation

Project Category

CATEGORY
Project Category DOT Projects

Department of Transportation

LEAD AGENCY
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

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Indiana

Description:

The West Lake Corridor Project (Project) proposed by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is located in Lake County, Indiana and Cook County, Illinois. The proposed Project would involve an approximately 9-mile southern branch extension to NICTD's existing South Shore Line (SSL) between Dyer and Hammond, Indiana. Additionally, the Project would operate on approximately 15 miles of existing SSL and Metra Electric District's (MED) line to the Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. Alternatives being considered include a No Build, Commuter Rail, and several design options for the latter in terms of route alignment, station locations, and vehicle mode. The Project has been proposed to increase transportation options for central and southern Lake County residents traveling to Downtown Chicago, reduce travel time and travel costs, and promote economic development opportunities for Lake County.

Permitting Timetable

The permitting timetable below displays data as reported by agencies. Dates for Environmental Review and Permitting processes (Actions) that are in 'Paused' or 'Planned' status are subject to change and are not indicative of a project's final schedule.

  • For information about extensions, select an Action from the timetable below and select 'View Action Details' at the bottom of the page.
Overall Project Timetable
 
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Schedule
Extension or Delay
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Paused
No End Date
Planned

Action Information

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