Storm Sewer Replacement

This work is an annual program to replace or fix issues with existing storm sewers and perform maintenance to existing ditches.

This year includes:

1. Addition of a manhole to the storm sewer along the lot line between Candlewood Dr & 39th St
2. Installation of a new storm sewer at Lincoln St & Middaugh Ave

LATEST UPDATE

May 8, 2026

1. Storm sewer installation on Middaugh Avenue and Lincoln Street is complete.
2. The contractor is making arrangements to enlist a subcontractor to prune tree roots prior to excavating bore pits for water service line installation.
3. If they have not already, the contractor will begin contacting individual homeowners to schedule the replacements for sometime in the coming weeks.

PAST UPDATES

May 1, 2026

1. Mainline storm sewer has been installed on Middaugh Avenue.
2. The contractor plans to finish mainline storm sewer installation on Lincoln Street by early next week. Following that, the contractor will begin contacting residents to arrange lead water service replacements.
3. Upon completion of that work, the contractor plans to mobilize to Candlewood Dr, weather permitting.

April 24, 2026

1. The contractor plans to finish the mainline storm sewer along Middaugh Avenue this week or early next week, and finish storm sewer installation on Lincoln Street next week.
2. The following week, the contractor plans to begin replacing lead water services.
3. The contractor will be reaching out to homeowners to schedule the replacements. Upon completion of the water service replacements, the contractor plans to mobilize to Candlewood Dr.

April 17, 2026

1. The contractor has been installing mainline storm sewer this week.
2. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor will continue storm sewer installation north along Middaugh Ave.
3. The contractor or a member of the Village will knock on residents' doors to provide notice in the event that their driveway access may be temporarily blocked on a given day. Driveway access will be restored by the end of the workday.

April 10, 2026

1. Mainline storm sewer installation has begun at the Chicago Ave and Middaugh Ave intersection.
2. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor will continue storm sewer installation north along Middaugh Ave.
3. The contractor or a member of the Village will knock on residents' doors to provide notice in the event that their driveway access may be temporarily blocked on a given day.
4. Driveway access will be restored by the end of the workday.

April 3, 2026

1. The contractor has mobilized equipment and material to begin construction, and sawcut the pavement where the new storm sewer is to be installed.
2. Installation of the mainline storm sewer will begin the week of 4/6.
3. Residents on the south side of Lincoln St and on the east side of Middaugh Ave may expect driveway access to be temporarily blocked as storm sewer is installed across driveway aprons. Driveway access will be restored by the end of the workday.

March 20, 2026

1. The contract was awarded after the March 3 Council meeting, and a pre-construction meeting was held with the contractor on 3/13.
2. Construction notices have been distributed along those sections of Lincoln St and Middaugh Ave within or immediately adjacent to the project area. The Village has also begun coordinating with residents with lead water services to schedule replacement.
3. The contractor is expected to mobilize onsite the week of 3/30. Initial site preparation activities will include material and equipment deliveries, installation of traffic control signage, and the installation of tree protection fence.
4. Underground work is expected to begin at the intersection of Chicago Ave and Middaugh Ave.