Project Overview

PURPOSE & NEED OF PROJECT

• Improve highway safety
• Improve interchange configuration and efficiency
• Improve deteriorating pavement and bridge structure
• Improve traffic flow on Interstate 55 and Arsenal Road

SUMMARY OF PROJECT

• Removal of the existing Arsenal Road interchange
• Reconstruction of Arsenal Road interchange approximately 1 mile south of the existing location
• Provide a 2-lane flyover ramp for traffic exiting southbound Interstate 55
• Provide a 2-lane loop ramp for traffic entering northbound Interstate 55
• Provide new single lane ramps for traffic entering southbound Interstate 55 and exiting northbound Interstate 55
• Extend Arsenal Road south along the east side of Interstate 55 to the new interchange location
• Extend West Frontage Road east on a new bridge over Interstate 55 to intersect Arsenal Road
• New signal signage for the new West Frontage Road/Arsenal Road intersection
• New turn lanes along Arsenal Road at West Frontage Road and at ExxonMobil Refinery
• Provide mitigation for wetland and orchid habitat impacts
• New high mast interchange lighting

PROJECT BENEFITS

• Improves safety
• Reduces congestion and delay
• Better accommodates trucks

MISCELLANEOUS

• Project Cost: $68,732,000
• Estimated jobs created: 890