Congestion-Relief Program

 In 2005, the Illinois Tollway launched a $5.8 billion Congestion-Relief Program - Open Roads for a Faster Future.

This program has:

• Reduced travel times by converting the system to open road tolling
• Completed construction of the long-awaited south extension of I-355 into Will County
• Rebuilt and restored the majority of the system
• Added lanes to reduce congestion

Learn more about Open Roads for a Faster Future: 

• Illinois Tollway's Updated Congestion-Relief Program Summary (8.5 mb pdf)