Olympian Drive Project

Olympian Drive Project

Olympian Drive Project

In late 2008 a broad community coalition including local governments, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, Parkland College, Champaign and Urbana Schools and private business interests came together in support of the completion of Olympian Drive.

Completion of this roadway will provide a vital link between I-57 and US 45 north of I-74, continue the growth of commercial and industrial jobs in this corridor and provide an alternative for local traffic now using I-74 to travel east and west in the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area.

While Olympian Drive has been anticipated for decades it has not been completed due to a lack of funding. The opportunity for significant state and federal funding to complete this project was the driving force behind the development of this coalition.