Main Street Improvements

Project Summary

This project began from a safety study in 2019 and has received design approval and funding from IDOT. The scope of work includes reconfiguring the roadway from four-lane undivided roadway to a three-lane roadway with two through lanes, a center two-way turn lane, and bike lanes.

The project location is on Main Street from Franklin Street to Sherman Street. Work will include roadway resurfacing, spot-repair of curb, sidewalk repair/replacement, and installation of decorative lighting. This will also include traffic signal timing and new pavement striping.

LATEST UPDATE

June 20, 2025

Punchlist work has been completed on Main Street, pending final approval by ComEd and IDOT. The project is significantly complete.

PAST UPDATES

April 25, 2025

1. The green bike lane pavement markings were completed this week after some weather delays.
2. Remaining items include addressing parkway restoration, site cleanup, and any outstanding punch list items that were provided to the contractor.

April 11, 2025

Final punch list inspections are beginning for the project and cleanup/corrective work is anticipated to begin in April as weather permits.

March 14, 2025

1. Traffic signal optimization has now been implemented to modify red/green times throughout the Main Street project corridor this week.
2. Green pavement marking installation will be scheduled in the spring of 2025 when there is a warmer and dryer period of weather.

February 28, 2025

1. Traffic counts have been completed as part of optimizing the traffic signal timings. This data will be used to implement modified red/green times throughout the Main Street project corridor this week.
2. Green pavement marking installation will be scheduled in the spring of 2025 when there is a warmer and dryer period of weather.

January 31, 2025

Delivery and installation of a new traffic signal post is tentatively scheduled for the week of 2/6 at the northeast corner of Main and Franklin.

December 20, 2024

1. The electrical contractor has been made aware of some issues with the new light poles either staying on too long or not turning on at all. The corrective work will be scheduled as the weather permits.
2. Traffic counts are being tentatively scheduled for January to start the process of optimizing the traffic signal timings. This data will be used to modify red/green times throughout the Main Street project corridor.

November 22, 2024

1. All of the new pavement marking configuration is complete on Main Street. Green markings will be scheduled in the spring of 2025 when there is a warmer and dryer period of weather.
2. Some traffic signal modifications will continue over the next few weeks as the weather permits. Once all traffic signal equipment has been completed, the signal timings will be optimized to improve system performance.
3. The light poles are awaiting electric service to be provided by ComEd. We anticipate the power and meter to be installed in the coming weeks so that light poles will be operational this year.

November 15, 2024

1. Pavement marking installation is scheduled for 11/15 to mark out the final lane configuration for the Main Street improvements. Short term lane closures are anticipated to complete this work.
2. Please note that the new striping will include one northbound lane, one southbound lane, and a two-way left turn lane in the center. This will also include a dedicated left-turn lane at Prairie, Chicago, Lincoln, Grant & Sherman for north-south traffic.
3. An on street bike lane will also be marked from Franklin to Grant along Main Street.
4. Parkway restoration is scheduled to continue for the week of 11/18, as well as completing the new light pole installation. Work will continue to update the traffic signal modifications to match the final pavement markings.

November 8, 2024

1. The final layer of asphalt paving is scheduled for 11/11 - 11/12 on Main Street. Short term disruption of access may occur as paving operations cross through driveways and side streets. Increased truck traffic and shifting lane configurations are anticipated during paving days.
2. After asphalt paving is completed, it is anticipated that pavement striping, sod installation, lighting installation, and traffic signal improvements will continue for the remainder of the week of 11/11 (weather pending).

November 1, 2024

1. The contractors will continue preparation work for the final layer of asphalt paving the week of 11/4. This should include parkway landscape repair/replacement, traffic signal modification, and adjusting metal frames within the Main Street roadway.
2. The final layer of asphalt paving may occur over multiple days the week of 11/4 (weather dependent). Residents will generally have access to their driveways except for short term disruption when equipment/trucks are needed for this moving operation.

October 25, 2024

1. Pavement milling began 10/24 on Main Street - residents will be able to access their driveways during this process with short interruptions as construction progresses for this moving operation.
2. Pavement patching may begin 10/28 along with asphalt driveway repair/replacement. This would be followed by paving the first layer of asphalt on Main Street the week of 10/28 as well. Other anticipated items for the week of 10/28 include adjusting metal frames within the Main Street roadway, parkway cleanup with topsoil delivery, and preliminary traffic signal modifications.
3. Underground conduit installation is now complete along Main Street and light pole installation may begin in the next few weeks as the roadway resurfacing work allows. Work will begin on traffic signal posts and signal head updates after the first layer of asphalt is done as well (weather dependent).

October 11, 2024

1. Similar to last week, underground conduit installation will continue along Main Street the week of 10/14.
2. Other utility work in the pavement of Main Street is scheduled to begin to prepare for milling and resurfacing in the following weeks (weather pending).

October 4, 2024

Underground conduit installation will continue along Main Street the week of 10/9 to prepare for light pole installation. Other utility work next week may also include replacing some frames/lids for drainage structures along Main Street.

September 20, 2024

1. The concrete contractor will continue work on any remaining curb, driveway, and sidewalk replacement work the week of 9/23. Work will then proceed to begin delivering topsoil to fill in gaps near the new concrete work. Landscaping may be delayed until cooler weather and would target locations where underground work has been completed.
2. Underground conduit installation will continue along Main Street the week of 9/23. Other utility work next week may also include replacing some frames/lids for drainage structures along Main Street.

September 13, 2024

1. Beginning Saturday 9/14, the concrete contractor will return to prepare for the remaining curb and sidewalk installations north of Grant Street.
2. Curb, driveway, and sidewalk removal work is scheduled throughout the week of 9/16. Weather permitting, the contractor plans to also complete replacing a majority of concrete curbs, driveways, and sidewalks by the end of 9/20.
3. Underground conduit installation continued along Main Street the week of 9/9, as well as light pole foundation installation north of Grant Street. Other utility work is anticipated next week to begin adjusting some frames/lids along Main Street.

September 6, 2024

Underground conduit installation will continue for the new light poles the week of 9/9.

August 30, 2024

1. The electrical contractor is continuing work for light pole foundation and underground conduit installation. Additional concrete removal and replacement work is anticipated to continue (weather dependent).
2. Residents will be notified when access to driveways will be interrupted.

August 23, 2024

Storm sewer work has been completed on Main Street north of Grant this week. The electrical contractor has been continuing work on light pole foundation installation south of Lincoln. They will plan to continue with foundation installation north of Lincoln and begin installing underground conduit for the project next week.

August 2, 2024

The contractor has pushed back their schedule to begin tree protection and erosion control installation the week of 8/5. They have also indicated that underground electrical work will begin next week as well.

July 26, 2024

The contractor is beginning set up of traffic control along Main Street. Tree protection and erosion control installation will begin the week of 7/29, with saw cutting starting to prepare for curb & gutter removal.

July 12, 2024

1. The construction schedule provided by the contractor shows that construction information signs will be installed the week of 7/15.
2. Work on the concrete curb replacement is targeting a start of the week of 7/29. Construction notices will be delivered to residents in the immediate area with additional information.

June 14, 2024

The contractor will provide a schedule to the Village at the upcoming preconstruction meeting. Notification letters will then be distributed to residents in the project area about the upcoming project.

April 12, 2024

The project is scheduled to go out for bid on Friday, April 26 through the IDOT Transportation Bulletin. Construction is tentatively expected to begin in early June.

March 15, 2024

Information and updates will be posted as the project gets underway.