Jacobs Wins Illinois DOT Contracts for I-290 Bridge Replacement and Storm Sewer Upgrade
Jacobs won two Illinois DOT contracts for I-290 upgrades, including design and management of the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad bridge replacement to enable widening and ease congestion for over 200,000 vehicles daily. It will also oversee tunneling-based storm sewer installation beneath I-290 to bolster flood resilience and capacity.
1. Jacobs Secures I-290 Modernization Contracts
Jacobs has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation for two projects to upgrade the I-290 corridor in Chicago. The awards include design and project management for the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad bridge replacement and comprehensive oversight of a supplemental storm sewer installation.
2. Bridge Replacement Project Details
The first contract covers the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad bridge replacement, a foundational element for future corridor widening. Jacobs will implement accelerated construction staging to reduce congestion for over 200,000 vehicles per day while safeguarding essential utilities in this busy freight corridor.
3. Storm Sewer Upgrade and Resilience
Under the second contract, Jacobs will provide inspection and oversight during tunneling-based installation of a supplemental storm sewer beneath I-290. This upgrade is designed to enhance long-term stormwater management, improve capacity, and mitigate flood risks along the corridor.
4. Strategic Impact for Jacobs
Securing these contracts leverages Jacobs’ integrated expertise in transportation, water and tunneling and strengthens its project backlog in key U.S. infrastructure markets. The work reinforces Jacobs’ positioning in delivering resilient, large-scale engineering solutions and may support future revenue growth.