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Homer Glenn Residents Push Back on 143rd Street Widening as Officials Signal “Tentative Agreement”
ARTICLE SUMMARY: A Homer Glenn farm owner voiced strong opposition to the planned widening of 143rd Street during a county meeting, while committee members indicated a “tentative agreement” is in the works to address the controversial project. Key Points: Resident Christine Nouser argued the project would take a significant portion of her farm and disrupt the…
Read MoreKey Stretch of Bell Road on Track for Thanksgiving Reopening, Committee Approves Additional Funds
ARTICLE SUMMARY Construction on Bell Road between 159th and 151st Streets is scheduled to have all lanes open by Thanksgiving, officials announced as the Public Works & Transportation Committee approved a $652,896 supplemental contract for engineering services. Key Points: The Thanksgiving target for reopening all lanes was confirmed by Director of Transportation Jeff Ronaldson. The supplemental…
Read MoreWill County Public Works Committee Approves Over $1.1 Million in New Agreements for 80th Avenue Project
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee authorized two agreements totaling over $1.1 million for the ongoing reconstruction and widening of 80th Avenue between 191st and 183rd Streets. Key Points: A $1,062,982 supplemental agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company covers additional construction engineering services due to utility-related delays. A separate agreement authorizes reimbursement…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee for August 5, 2025
The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee received a detailed presentation on “Our Way Forward 2050,” a new 25-year long-range plan designed to guide the region’s transportation infrastructure through mid-century. The plan, shaped by extensive public feedback, addresses projected population growth and the continued logistics boom but also forecasts a $258 million funding shortfall…
Read MoreCounty Board Approves 2026-2031 Transportation Plan Despite Project Opposition
Will County board members approved a contested five-year transportation improvement plan Tuesday after heated debate over a controversial Homer Glen road project that has drawn sustained community opposition. The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee voted 4-2 to adopt the fiscal year 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines $756 million in planned road projects…
Read MoreAccess Will County Dial-a-Ride Program Sees Record Growth, Eyes Expansion
Will County’s dial-a-ride transportation service for seniors and disabled residents reached record ridership levels while officials plan major expansion to cover all county townships. The Access Will County program served 4,235 rides from December through March, putting the service on track to exceed 13,000 rides this fiscal year, according to quarterly reports presented to the…
Read MoreWill County Public Works Committee Juliy 1 Meeting Briefs
ROAD CONTRACTS APPROVED Austin Tyler Construction Contract: The committee approved a $691,544 contract with Austin Tyler Construction for resurfacing River Road from East Frontage Road to Prairie Creek Bridge and Strip Mine Road from IL Route 129 to IL Route 53. Work begins in August with completion expected by October. Washington Township Resurfacing: Iroquois Paving…
Read MoreWill County Approves Modified $756 Million Transportation Plan Despite Terminology Debate
Will County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a five-year, $756 million transportation improvement plan on June 3, but not before a heated debate over whether to call it a “plan” or an “idea.” The committee ultimately approved the FY2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program with an amendment requiring cost estimates to be clearly labeled as estimates,…
Read MoreWill County Accepts $140,000 Developer Donation for Road Improvements
Will County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee accepted a $140,143.90 donation from a developer in lieu of constructing traffic improvements along Laraway Road. The donation comes from the Lakes Park subdivision development and will be used for county road improvements in the area, including left and right turn lanes that will serve the new subdivision.…
Read MoreSpeed Limits Reduced on Two Township Roads
The committee approved new speed zones for two township roads based on engineering studies showing current limits exceed safe driving speeds. Offner Road in Green Garden Township will have a new 45 mph speed limit between Center Road and 88th Avenue, covering one mile. The engineering study found 85% of drivers travel at or below…
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