WSP USA awarded Illinois Tollway system consulting engineer contract

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority has appointed WSP USA as the agency’s independent consulting engineer for engineering projects associated with the Illinois Tollway. Under the 54-month contract, WSP will work on a number of current and future tollway projects planned by the Authority. These include the 22-mile Tri-State Tollway Expansion, set to begin design in 2018, the ongoing design and construction of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project
September 15, 2017 Read time: 1 min

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority has appointed WSP USA as the agency’s independent consulting engineer for engineering projects associated with the Illinois Tollway.

Under the 54-month contract, WSP will work on a number of current and future tollway projects planned by the Authority. These include the 22-mile Tri-State Tollway Expansion, set to begin design in 2018, the ongoing design and construction of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project, and other projects included in the Move Illinois Capital Program.

WSP will be responsible for multiple tasks including environmental reviews and assistance, plan reviews, project management, drainage and structural engineering support, and manual reviews and updates. Additional technical services will include review of overweight permits, project control support and construction audits. WSP will also oversee annual inspections of the tollway system and facilities and provide an annual report of the major accomplishments, state of repair and plans for upcoming work.

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