WC Public Works Cmte
Major Grade Separation Projects Advance with Engineering Contracts
The committee approved two significant engineering agreements for major railroad overpass projects totaling over $4 million. TranSystems Corporation received a $4,003,256 contract for construction engineering services on the Lorenzo Road overpass project spanning the BNSF Railroad in county board District 1. This project, funded entirely by BNSF Railway, will construct a new two-span bridge carrying…
Read MoreCounty Authorizes Condemnation for Francis Road Project
The committee authorized the State’s Attorney’s Office to proceed with condemnation cases for right-of-way acquisition needed for Francis Road improvements between Gougar Road and Interstate 80. Eight property parcels are involved in the condemnation proceedings, including properties owned by the Joliet Park District, Commonwealth Edison Company, and several private property owners. The Francis Road project…
Read MoreSolar Farm Access Approved for Manhattan-Arsenal Road
The committee granted access approval for a solar farm development on Manhattan-Arsenal Road approximately 1,000 feet east of Cherry Hill Road. The MCH Solar 1 project, developed by Soltage LLC, received a special use permit from Will County earlier this year. Because Manhattan-Arsenal Road is designated as a county freeway, any new access points require…
Read MorePublic Works Committee Briefs
Major Projects Update: Construction continues on several major projects including the 80th Avenue expressway overpass, Laraway Road widening near Cedar Road, and Bell Road improvements. The Bell Road project at 143rd Street intersection experienced utility conflicts that are being resolved. Utility Agreement: The committee approved a $1.4 million reimbursement agreement with Nicor Gas Company for…
Read MoreCounty Approves $4.3 Million Purchase of Wetland Banking Credits for Highway Projects
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved an agreement to purchase wetland banking site credits for $4,324,550 from V3 Wetland Restoration LLC to support future county highway improvement projects. Design Manager Eric Wessel explained that the credits are necessary for road and bridge projects adjacent to classified wetlands. “As we do road…
Read MoreWill County Approves Vision Zero Initiative to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Will County has officially adopted Vision Zero, a data-driven safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities throughout the county. The Public Works and Transportation Committee unanimously approved the resolution, which recognizes that Will County has a higher fatality rate compared to other areas in Northeastern Illinois, according to data from the county’s safety action plan.…
Read MoreCounty’s First Roundabout Planned for Exchange Street and Beecher Road Intersection
Will County’s first roundabout is advancing to the final public meeting phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027. County Engineer Jeff Ronaldson announced that the Department of Transportation will hold its final public meeting for the Exchange Street and Beecher Road intersection project in the Crete area. Materials will be available on the county website…
Read MoreCounty Accepts $377,000 Developer Donation for Romeo Road Improvements
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has accepted a $377,000 donation from a developer to fund roadway improvements at the southeast corner of Romeo Road and Weber Road in Romeoville. Permit Manager Kyle Catalano explained that the funds are associated with the proposed Monarch Grove development in the village of Romeoville. The donation…
Read MoreContracts Awarded for LED Signal Upgrades and Guardrail Maintenance
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved contracts for two significant infrastructure maintenance projects: LED traffic signal upgrades and guardrail maintenance across the county. A contract for $296,188 was awarded to H&H Electric Company for countywide LED signal module replacement. This project involves upgrading aging LED traffic signal lights that have reached…
Read MoreBRIEFS: Will County Public Works Projects
County Line Road Resurfacing Contract Awarded: The committee approved a $767,249 contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for resurfacing County Highway 58 (County Line Road) from N5000 East Road east to State Line Road in County Board District 2. Shanahan Road Resurfacing Approved: A $372,117 contract was awarded to PT Ferro Construction Company for resurfacing various…
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