Study Documents

Environmental Assessment
 Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment (EA) for U.S. 45, from IL 132 to IL 173, is the Federal project document. The review and comment period ends on April 8th, 2013. Please see the Public Hearing Details document on the Public Involvement page for comment instructions.
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Public Involvement Plan (PIP)
The Public Involvement Plan (PIP) is a guide for implementing stakeholder involvement for the U.S. Route 45 project. The PIP will be used as a blueprint for defining methods and tools to educate and engage all stakeholders in the decision-making process for this project. The PIP establishes a Community Advisory Group to assist LCDOT with overall project development in the vicinity of the Grass Lake Road and Millburn Road intersections within the Millburn Historic District. The PIP has been designed to ensure that stakeholders are provided a number of opportunities to be informed and engaged as the project progresses.
 Public Involvement Plan



CMAP 2040 Traffic Projections Build Alternatives
These traffic projections provided by CMAP show the 2040 projected traffic for the finalist alternatives developed.
 CMAP 2040 Traffic Projections Build Alternatives
Project Development Procedures
This document shows the federal NEPA procedures the study will follow.
 Project Development Procedures



Heritage Trails Subdivision Documents

 Heritage Trails Phase 1 - Oct 24, 1994
 Phase 1 Certificate of Amendment - Oct 26, 1994
 Phase 1 Certificate of Amendment - Jan 10, 1995
 Heritage Trails Phase 2 - Jul 12, 1996
 Phase 2 Plat of Easement - Jul 31, 1996
 Heritage Trails Phase 3 - Apr 24, 1997
Forest Trail Subdivision Documents

 1997 Forest Trail Subdivision Declaration
 Forest Trail Subdivision - Jun 19, 1997
 Certificate of Correction - Jul 31, 1997



LCDOT Documents
These documents outline LCDOT’s selection rationale for the selected finalist, Alternative A4.
 LCDOT Statement on U.S. Route 45 Bypass Alternative Selection
 Statement by LCDOT Director
 FAQ - Answers to Questions on Alternative Selection Process
 IDOT Letter to Lake County Board/Public Works & Transportation Committee
U.S. 45 SRA Documents

 Lake County FPD Resolution - Jul 7, 1994
 Lake County Board Resolution - Jul 12, 1994
 US 45 SRA Report - Millburn Bypass Alternatives Appendix B - Jan 5, 1995



Resolutions and Intergovernmental Agreements

 Intergovernmental Agreement By And Among The County Of Lake, The Lake County Forest Preserve District, The Village Of Lindenhurst, The Lindenhurst Sanitary District, And Westfield Homes Of Illinois, Inc.
 Excerpts from Previous Intergovernmental Agreement on Bypass Possibility
U.S. 45 FONSI
The Federal Highway Administration "Finding of No Significant Impact" (FONSI) U.S. 45
 US 45 FONSI
Environmental Assessment Errata
This Errata includes corrections, revisions, and/or additions to the Environmental Assessment for the U.S. 45 Project
  EA Errata