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Originally Posted by bgsrand
Knew someone would have the answer....defineitly a big job as there have been 3 or 4 caisson rigs onsite. What is the Ike Trench?
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The expressway is depressed along almost its entire length below normal ground level. If it wasn't pumped out constantly, it would turn into a lake (or river).
This pump station drains the western section of the expressway through Maywood, Bellwood, Broadview, and Westchester.
There's a firm plan to do the widening, just no money yet. In the meantime, IDOT is doing a few "advance projects" like this out of their usual budget. Of course, if a few more years go by with no money, they'll have to start the study process all over again since Chicagoland and its travel needs continue to evolve.