I-490/Franklin Avenue Interchange Project
I-490 Tollway
I-490/Franklin Avenue Interchange Project
The Illinois Tollway is constructing a full-access interchange that will connect Franklin Avenue to the new I-490 Tollway and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and create direct access to the communities of Bensenville and Franklin Park.
The multi-phase project includes building new interchange ramps at Franklin Avenue and constructing a portion of I-490 Tollway mainline roadway, along with local road improvements on Acorn Lane and Franklin Avenue/Green Street to alleviate congestion and improve mobility.
In 2025, work includes construction of I-490 roadway and ramps providing access to the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Local road construction will include reconfiguring and extending Acorn Lane and work by Cook County to reconstruct and rehabilite portions of Franklin Avenue/Green Street.
Construction Update (7/1/25)
Beginning the week of July 7, traffic will be shifted on Franklin Avenue/Green Street and a single lane will be maintained in each direction between York Road and Runge Road.
The work also will require some driveway access restrictions and utility service disruptions at select commercial properties along the corridor. Sidewalks along Franklin Avenue/Green Street will remain accessible where possible.
Please check the Daily Construction Alert for up-to-date closure information.
Customer Impacts
Local lane closures and traffic shifts are necessary to provide a work zone and safely accommodate traffic during construction.
Electronic message signs and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to scheduled lane closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits.
To accommodate construction, Acorn Lane will be closed to thru traffic, with lane shifts and temporary driveway closures needed during pavement removal and sewer installation.
Work Zone Safety
The Illinois Tollway is committed to ensuring that the Illinois Route 390 Tollway, as well as local roads, remains safe for both drivers and workers during construction, which is part of the agency's overall commitment to roadway safety.
Work zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present.
Purpose
The I-490/Franklin Avenue Interchange Project will improve mobility and provide enhanced access to businesses, freight facilities, and the communities of Bensenville and Franklin Park. The new interchange will create a critical connection between the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294), I-490 Tollway, and Franklin Avenue/Green Street, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion on local roads while supporting local and regional economic growth.
Sustainability
The Tollway is committed to building green and minimizing the environmental impact of construction by reducing, recycling and reusing materials. In addition to reducing the cost of this work, reuse of these materials reduces the need for virgin asphalt materials and reduces energy consumption, greenhouse gases and the volume of material that would otherwise be sent to landfills.