Dwight Megasite
Highlights
- Dwight, Illinois - Livingston County
- 180+ Acres – Outside of FEMA flood plain
- Within two miles of I-55
The Dwight, Illinois mega site offers over 180 acres of flat, available land for industrial development enhanced by direct rail access off of Union Pacific Railroad. Within minutes of I-55, conveniently connecting to I-80 and Chicago, the site is within one or two days trucking distance of more than 200 million people.
Site Summary
- Within two miles of I-55 with connection to I-80 within 30 miles and 60 miles to Chicago.
- One day trucking distance to every Midwest metropolitan center and two days to the Eastern seaboard and South.
- Within 70 miles of Midway International Airport and within 80 miles of O-Hare International Airport.
- Site is located within unincorporated Livingston County.
- GLCEDC controls the site with an option to purchase the property.
- Flat, greenfield site suitable for 1,500,000 SF+ warehouse and associated rail operations.
- Site is outside of any FEMA flood plain.
- Utility connections available at the site.
- Extensive incentives available, including: construction sales tax exemption, investment tax credit, Enterprise Zone machinery and equipment sales tax exemptions and utility tax exemption.
Rail Highlights
- 4,500’ of direct access to the adjacent Union Pacific Railroad.
- Site supports rail operations of 60 to 75+ cars daily.
- Flexible and/or more intensive rail configurations are possible.
- Approved Union Pacific Railroad Development Concept for new rail service.
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| Ryan Wee Regional Manager Union Pacific 262-277-8725 Send email |