News Flash

The Contractor expects to work tomorrow (Saturday)

The Contractor has advised they intend to work tomorrow. We anticipate they will be working on Elm Avenue working to get the roadway prepared for asphalt paving work which is expected to begin Monday. The Contractor was advised they will be required compl...

Elm Street Repaving and Asphalt Patching on the ends of Central Ave

The pavement rehabilitation of Elm Street is expected to begin on Friday, August 25. It is anticipated that this work will continue through Tuesday, August 29, barring any unexpected delays.  

Elm Street will be closed to thru traffic between Cent...

Central Avenue Driveways to be reopened today (8/8)

All driveways on Central Avenue within the project limits have been reopened. You may again access your driveway. The project team either already has or will soon remove the tape that had been closing off each driveway. The east side of Central Avenue wil...

Concrete pavement pour today (8/4)

The Contractor plans to place concrete pavement on the east side of Central Avenue today. There will be a heavy contractor presence with multiple concrete trucks on site throughout the day. Please avoid using Central Avenue if you are able. The Contractor...

Central Avenue - Project Update 7-28-23

The week of July 31st, weather permitting, we anticipate the contractor placing the new curb and gutter, concrete pavement, and driveway aprons on the east half of Central Avenue. We're hopeful to re-open driveways on Central Avenue in about 2 we...

Central Ave Reconstruction Project - Construction Notice 07/12

As construction on the Central Avenue Reconstruction and Storm Water Improvements project progresses to a final road construction stage. During this stage, the east half of Central Avenue pavement, curb, and gutter, & driveways will be removed and rep...

Central Avenue Reconstruction Project – Construction Work on Saturday, July 15th

The contractor for the Central Ave Reconstruction Project will be working on Saturday, July 15th between 8am to 5pm to complete the underground sewer work on Elm Street, weather permitting. Construction activity will be similar to the standard work week s...

Concrete sawcutting noise this evening/night

The contractor must sawcut the new concrete pavement as soon as it has hardened enough to perform the sawcut. This work is critical to ensure the concrete cracks at the planned pavement joint locations so it must be done as soon as the concrete is hardene...

Central Avenue - planned water outage 6/28

There will be a planned water outage on Central Avenue affecting customers on Central between Burlington and 47th Street on Wednesday June 28. The outage is needed to repair a broken water valve. For more information please see the linked notice here: Cen...

Central Project update 6-23-23

Next week the contractor will continue working on the west side of Central Avenue preparing the roadway base. There may be delays on Central Avenue during working hours due to the construction equipment.

The contractor will have a second crew working on st...

Central Avenue Project update 6/19/23

Today marks the beginning of the Central Avenue pavement reconstruction work. The Contractor began pavement removal of the west side of Central Avenue. The contractor will begin building the new pavement of the west side of Central Avenue after the old pa...

Central Ave Project Update 6/6/2023

This week the Contractor will continue to install storm sewer lateral pipes and inlet structures on Central Avenue. These storm sewers cross the roadway and convey the storm water from the street inlets to the new storm sewer main sewer located in the wes...

Central Avenue - Dust Control

The lack of rain the last couple of weeks has helped keep the project work moving forward. Unfortunately, the lack of rain also has lead to an increase in the spread of construction dust that is tracked by vehicles and construction equipment within the wo...

Central Ave water outage planned for 5/18

This Thursday May 18th, another water outage is expected to occur impacting Central Avenue between 47th and Burlington. A notice will be delivered to all impacted properties this afternoon. The outage is needed to adjust water infrastructure to facilitate...

Central Avenue Project update 5/8/2023

This week we expect the contractor will work on sewer installation on the west side of Central Avenue. We are anticipating a planned water outage on Thursday for Central Avenue residents between Burlington Avenue and 47th Street. The water outage is neede...

Monday 5/1, 47th Street Sewer Replacement - Traffic Impact

The Contractor expects to begin work on the replacement of a Village 36” sanitary sewer that runs under 47th Street located at Fair Elms Avenue. The work will require reducing 47th Street down to one lane Monday morning. Traffic will be controll...

Central Avenue Project Update 4/14/2023

This week the Contractor was working on the storm sewer crossing under 47th Street and on the south side of 47th Street prepping the area so they can begin the storm sewer outfall construction. The week of April 17th we expect the contractor will be insta...

Project Update 3/31/2023

Earlier this afternoon a construction update was left at the front door of each home on Central Avenue within the project limits. The notice contains an update on upcoming work as well as an overall project schedule update. A copy of this notice can be vi...

Central Avenue Project Update 3/27/23

This week the Contractor is currently working on installing the sewer casing pipe under 47th Street (west of Commonwealth Drive). They are also installing new storm sewer on the north side of 47th Street heading east towards Central Avenue. We anticipate ...

Central Avenue Project Update 3/13/23

This week the contractor advised they expect to install a temporary chain link construction fence along 47th Street and on Central Avenue from 47th Street to Elm Street.

The Contractor is expected to continue to focus their efforts on the sewer work on the...

47th Street Sewer Crossing work to begin week of 3/6

The project contractor has advised the Village they will begin work on the 47th Street storm sewer crossing starting the week of 3/6. The Contractor will be working off roadway just north of 47th Street and west of Commonwealth Drive. No major work on Cen...

Project update 1/11/2023

AT&T's contractor has advised the Village they intend to complete pavement sawcutting work tomorrow (1/12) on Elm Street. The work will occur at several locations on Elm Street between Central Ave and Lawn Ave. Over the next couple of weeks t...

Central Ave - unanticipated water outage

While performing sewer replacement work earlier this morning a water service line was accidentally damaged. The water main on Central Avenue between Burlington and 47th Street had to be shutdown so the water service line could be repaired. We apologize fo...

Sanitary Sewer work on Central Ave starting 11/15

The Contractor advised they expect to start sanitary sewer repairs on Central Avenue starting Tuesday, November 15. For additional information about the work, please read the construction notice here: Sanitary Sewer Construction Notice 2022-11-11

Central Avenue Project Update 11/1/22

Work on the Central Avenue Reconstruction and Storm Water Improvements project is still in the early stages of construction.  There are several utilities that are in the process of being relocated and have impacted the project’s schedul...

**Updated** Central Avenue Project Update 9/1/22

Due to scheduling issues, the tree removal work discussed in the prior project update has not yet begun. Earlier this afternoon the Contractor informed the Village that they expect to begin tree removal work tomorrow on 47th Street, however the Contractor...

Central Avenue Project Update 8/17/22

AT&T adjustment work continues and it appears to be nearing completion. The Contractor has completed utility potholing on 47th Street and is currently working on Central Avenue to locate existing utilities.

Tree Removals to Begin Next Week

The Contracto...

Central Avenue Project Update 8/10/22

AT&T's contractor is continuing to work on adjusting their facilities on Central Avenue. The Village project Contractor Berger Excavating has indicated they expect to be on site Thursday with a small crew and a vactor truck doing exploratory ...

AT&T work continues - utility potholing may begin next week

AT&T's contractor continues to work on adjusting their facilities on Central Avenue. Separately, the Village was advised by the project contractor Berger Excavating that they intend to be on site doing utility potholing work next week. This w...

Open House Documents & 7/7/22 Project Update

Thank you to those who attended the project open house last Tuesday evening. If you were unable to attend the open house please find copies of the exhibits and the take home flyer at the below links:

6-28-22 Open House Take Home Flyer

6-28-22 Open House Mee...

Central Avenue Project Open House June 28th

The Central Avenue reconstruction and sewer separation project is expected to start construction this summer. An exact start date is not known at this time however it could begin as early as next month. The Village is hosting a project open house on June ...

Save the date! Central Avenue Project open house June 28th

Save the date! The Village will be hosting a project open house on June 28, 2022, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will be located in Spring Rock park at the pavilion located just west of the Elm Street park parking lot. A formal invite with additional detai...

ComEd Utility Pole Work - Central & Elm

A ComEd contractor has started work installing new power poles on Central Avenue. These new poles will replace several existing power poles on Central Avenue that are in conflict with the proposed Central Avenue Improvements. Five poles on Central Avenue ...