Bill > SB2397

This bill amends the Illinois Highway Code to modify requirements for establishing and maintaining protected highway corridors. Currently, the Department of Transportation (IDOT) can establish potential future highway right-of-way locations and must hold a public hearing to do so. The bill adds a critical new provision that if IDOT fails to hold its mandated public hearing about a proposed highway corridor, that corridor will be automatically abolished. Additionally, the bill changes existing restrictions on development within proposed highway corridors, specifically stating that the prohibition on making improvements or alterations to land will not apply if IDOT has not conducted its required public hearing. This means property owners would have more flexibility to develop or modify their land if IDOT has not followed the proper procedural steps for establishing a highway corridor. The bill aims to increase transparency in highway planning and provide additional protections for landowners by ensuring that IDOT follows through on its commitment to public engagement in infrastructure planning.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2397&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104