Will County Transportation Issues to be Discussed at Open Houses

Will County is inviting citizens to share their thoughts on the county's transportation future.

Will County is creating a long-range transportation plan--Will Connects 2040-- which will delineate how the county will use transportation resources.

Will County gained population during the housing boom.  Furthermore, Will County is home to two intermodals that together comprise the largest inland port in North America.  At the open house, the public will be able to provide input on how to prioritize solutions to the increased traffic.

The dates and times of the open houses are:

April 28, 4-7pm
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Concourse C*1031
Joliet, IL 60431

April 29,4-7pm
Wilmington City Hall
Council Chambers
1165 S. Water Street
Wilmington, IL 60481

May 5, 4-7pm
New Lenox Village Hall
Community Room
1 Veterans Parkway
New Lenox, IL 60451

May 12, 4-7pm
Governors State University
Hall of Honors
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 6048

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