Illiana Expressway Facts and Indiana Code Citations

Some quick Illiana Expressway facts and Indiana Code citations:

Illiana Expressway legally defined -- Indiana Code 8-23-27-2:

As used in this chapter, "Illiana expressway" refers to a new interstate quality highway connecting Interstate Highway 57 in Illinois to Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana.

The Illiana Expressway will be a tolled interstate highway, according to Indiana Department of Transportation documents.

From the Illiana Expressway Request For Proposals question form (PDF):

At this time INDOT is intending to determine the overall feasibility of developing the ILLIANA Expressway as a tolled facility, minimizing or entirely eliminating the need for State funding contributions. Therefore, any innovative financing opportunities would be of interest.

The legislation providing for the Illiana Expressway Proposal Review Committee will investigate and issue a report to the governor -- see Indiana Code 8-23-27-2:

Prepare a report to be submitted to the governor and to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 regarding the committee's determination of whether the proposed Illiana expressway project is recommended by the committee.

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