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Safety Upgrades Planned for Wilmington-Peotone Road; Gas Line Proposal Rejected
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Public Works Committee approved a $1.9 million engineering contract for improvements to a dangerous stretch of Wilmington-Peotone Road. Officials confirmed the project will add safety features like passing lanes but rejected a suggestion to simultaneously run utility lines to spur…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee for November 2025
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee on Tuesday approved a landmark agreement to consolidate the Central Will Dial-A-Ride service into the county’s Access Will County program. The five-year phased takeover sparked a lengthy debate about the long-term financial impact on taxpayers versus…
Read MoreWill County Board Advances New Speed Limits in Green Garden and Frankfort Townships
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved new speed limits for a section of Stuenkel Road in Green Garden Township and for multiple residential roads within the Lincoln Estates subdivision in Frankfort Township following traffic engineering studies. Altered Speed Zones Key Points: The speed…
Read MoreWill County Committee Advances Gougar Road Bridge Project with Over $540,000 in Agreements
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved two key agreements for the Gougar Road bridge project in New Lenox, authorizing over $300,000 for supplemental design engineering and an estimated $240,000 to reimburse Nicor Gas for relocating facilities. Gougar Road Project Key Points: A supplemental…
Read MoreWill County Committee Advances Phased Takeover of Central Will Dial-A-Ride Service
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a five-year plan to consolidate the Central Will Dial-A-Ride service into its county-wide “Access Will County” program, a move aimed at creating a unified, more efficient public transportation system. The decision sparked a debate among board members…
Read MoreWill County Awards $10.4 Million Contract for Bell Road Widening in Homer Glen Area
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee on Tuesday confirmed the award of a $10.4 million contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for the major reconstruction and widening of a segment of Bell Road. The project, spanning from 151st Street to…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee for October 7, 2025
The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, approved a major construction contract and reviewed extensive plans for both county and state transportation initiatives. The committee confirmed the award of a $10.4 million contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for the widening and reconstruction of Bell Road between 151st Street…
Read MoreIDOT Plans to Invest Over $1.3 Billion in Will County Roads Through 2031
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has allocated over $1.3 billion for road and bridge projects in Will County over the next six years as part of its newly released Multi-Year Program. County officials also announced the receipt of a $750,000 state…
Read MoreAccess Will County Dial-a-Ride on Track for Full County-Wide Service in 2026
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Access Will County dial-a-ride program is set for a major expansion in 2026, with plans to incorporate New Lenox, DuPage, and Wheatland townships and begin a five-year phase-in for the five central Will County townships. The expansion aims to create a…
Read MoreWill County Public Works Committee Unveils 25-Year Transportation Plan, Projects $258 Million Gap
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Will County officials have presented “Our Way Forward 2050,” a new long-range transportation plan that provides a 25-year vision for infrastructure projects while forecasting a $258 million shortfall in funding for all identified county roadway needs. Key Points: The plan projects $2.49 billion in revenue through 2050, with $2.18 billion available for capital projects…
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