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11/18/2025
The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program and its partners on Nov. 14 marked the operational completion of the Forest Hill Flyover, a $380 million public-private partnership project led by CSX that eliminates one of the Chicago region’s most congested rail bottlenecks.
The flyover is the 36th of 70 CREATE projects completed, CREATE officials said in a press release. A cornerstone of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project, the flyover eliminates a long-standing chokepoint where CSX, Norfolk Southern Railway, the Belt Railway Co. of Chicago and Metra’s SouthWest service lines intersect.
By separating freight and commuter movements, the bridge removes daily conflicts between 35 freight trains and 30 commuter trains, improving reliability for both.
“The completion of the Forest Hill Flyover represents far more than new infrastructure — it’s a powerful step toward greater efficiency, enhanced network reliability and an improved experience for the customers and communities we serve,” said CSX President and CEO Steve Angel. “Chicago is one of the nation’s most critical rail hubs, and the CREATE program showcases how smart investment and collaboration can deliver lasting value for the entire transportation system.”
The project was funded through a $120 million federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant awarded in 2018 and $260 million in state, local and private contributions.