Area in red shows planned expansion of Rivan's plant that is seen to the right across Rivian Motorway. Neighbors of the Rivian plant in Normal are concerned a proposed expansion could threaten the area’s rural tranquility. The electric automaker has plans to expand onto a 380-acre parcel of land on the west side of Rivian Motorway, across the road from the existing plant. The parcel is currently zoned agricultural and would be reclassified as manufacturing if approved by the Town of Normal. In a virtual meeting of the Normal Planning Commission on Wednesday, Rivan's communications director, Zach Dietmeier, said Rivian has preliminary plans to use the land for light manufacturing along with logistics and warehousing.