Illinois Commerce Commission Approves 12-Month Time Extension for Railroad Crossing Reconstruction

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The Illinois Commerce Commission has granted a 12-month time extension for the reconstruction of a grade separation structure carrying Armour Road over Illinois Central Railroad Company's tracks in the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois. The original project deadline was December 31, 2022, but unforeseen delays with the west pier foundation and vertical clearance issue with ComEd overhead electrical lines have caused a significant delay. The Commission has recommended entry of a Second Supplemental Order, granting a 12-month time extension to and including December 31, 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a 12-month time extension for the reconstruction of the grade separation structure carrying Armour Road over Illinois Central Railroad Company's tracks.
  • The original project deadline was December 31, 2022, but unforeseen delays with the west pier foundation and vertical clearance issue with ComEd overhead electrical lines have caused an eight-month delay.
  • Staff from the Illinois Commerce Commission has reviewed the petition and scheduling information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation and believes it is fair and reasonable to grant a 12-month time extension.
  • The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024, and final billing and project closeout should be required within 12 months from the date of the attached Second Supplemental Order.
  • The Second Supplemental Order is expected to be entered to implement the 12-month time extension.

Statistics:

  • Original project deadline: December 31, 2022
  • Time extension duration: 12 months
  • New project deadline: December 31, 2024
  • Number of months of delay: 8 months
  • Percentage of delay: 53.33% of the original project deadline

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission Docket Number: T21-0026
  • Memorandum from Latrice Kirkland-Montaque, Chief Administrative Law Judge, dated December 21, 2023.