Construction Projects

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Every year, the city of Elgin invests a significant amount of funding into capital improvement projects, including local road resurfacing projects and major intersection improvement projects. 

While the city and its contractors do their best to keep roads safe and keep things moving, traffic backups are expected. Please plan ahead and consider alternate routes. Below you can find a list of projects for 2023. 

2023 Local Roads Program

Resurfacing work will be done on several neighborhood and collector streets. 

Anticipated Start Date: May 2023  Anticipated End Date: October 2023

Status: Construction is substantially complete, the project’s landscape restoration is awaiting final approval and minor work items remain.

Funding Source: Motor Fuel Tax Funds and Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds

Engineering Firm: Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. (HLR)

Contractor: Arrow Road Construction Company

  • Franklin Street, from Hill Ave to N Liberty St
  • Ann Street, from Hill Ave to N Liberty St
  • Hill Avenue, from Park St to Summit St
  • Iroquois Drive, from Hiawatha Dr to Congdon Ave
  • Hiawatha Drive, from Summit St to Iroquois Dr
  • Hiawatha Court, from Hiawatha Dr to west and east cul-de-sacs
  • Hunter Drive, from Waverly Dr to Summit St
  • Pegwood Drive, from Hunter Dr to Leawood Dr
  • Leawood Court, from Leawood Dr to the east cul-de-sac

2023 Country Knolls Resurfacing Project

Anticipated Start Date: June 2023  Anticipated End Date: October 2023

Status: Construction is substantially complete, the contractor is still completing minor work items and landscape restoration.

Funding Source: Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds

Engineering Firm: Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI)

Contractor: Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc.

  • Country Knoll Lane, from Westgate Dr to Lyle Ave
  •  McKinstry Drive, from Vernon Dr to Country Knoll Ln
  • Vernon Drive, from William Dr to McKinstry Dr
  • William Dr, from Vernon Dr to Country Knoll Ln
  • Knollwood Drive, from Brookside Dr to William Dr
  • Oakmont Dr, from Knollwood Dr to Country Knoll Ln
  • Tara Drive, from Knollwood Dr to Knollwood Dr
  • Westgate Dr, from Knollwood Dr to Country Knoll Ln
  • Aronomink Circle, from Muirfield Cir to Annandale Cir

2023 Providence Resurfacing Project 

Anticipated Start Date: June 2023  Anticipated End Date: October 2023

Status: Construction is substantially complete, the project’s landscape restoration is awaiting final approval.

Funding Source: Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds

Engineering Firm: Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Contractor: Arrow Road Construction Company

  • Settlers Parkway, from Cranston Ave to Cookson Ave
  • Cranston Avenue, from Longcommon Pkwy to Settlers Pkwy
  • Wayland Ave, from Settlers Pkwy to Settlers Pkwy
  • Red Rock Lane, from South St to Weymouth Ave
  • Weymouth Ave, from Copper Springs Ln to Chalkstone Ave
  • Copper Springs Lane, from Weymouth Ave to South St

2023 Coombs-Highland-McDonald (CHM) Resurfacing Project

Anticipated Start Date: August 2023 Anticipated End Date: November 2023

Status: Construction is currently underway. 

Funding Source: Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Urban and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds

Engineering Firm: Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. (HLR)

General Contractor: TBD

Major Intersection Improvements

Summit-Dundee Intersection Improvements Project

Anticipated Start Date: April 2023, however, unexpected utility line work postponed the project’s start to July 2023. Anticipated End Date: Substantial Completion – November 2023, Final Completion – May 2024

Status: Construction is currently underway

Funding Source: General Fund

Engineering Firm: Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

General Contractor: Plote Construction, Inc.

Alft Lane Intersection Improvements Project

Anticipated Start Date: April 2023 Anticipated End Date: October 2023

Status: Construction is substantially complete, the contractor is still completing minor work items.

Funding Source: General fund, cost sharing with Kane County for Randall Road improvements.

Engineering Firm: Burns & McDonnell, Inc.

General Contractor: Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.

2023 Lead Service Line Replacement Projects

Contract A – click for map

Anticipated Start Date: May 2023 Anticipated End Date: Substantial Completion – December 2023, Final Completion – May 2024

Status: Construction has started

Funding Source: IEPA State Revolving Fund

Engineering Firm: Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

Contractor: Joel Kennedy Construction Corp.

Contract B – click for map

Anticipated Start Date: May 2023 Anticipated End Date: Substantial Completion – December 2023, Final Completion – May 2024

Status: Construction has started

Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act

Engineering Firm: Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

Contractor: Five Star Energy Services, LLC

Contract C – click for map

Anticipated Start Date: May 2023 Anticipated End Date: Substantial Completion – December 2023, Final Completion – May 2024

Status: Construction has started

Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act

Engineering Firm: Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

Contractor: IHC Construction Companies, LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

 
  • Who do I call with a concern? Call 311 and Citizen Advocates will assist you. If outside of Elgin, dial 847-931-6001.
  • Will I be able to park along the street during construction? Parking restrictions will be implemented during construction. Vehicles will be restricted from being parked in the street during construction work to allow equipment to maneuver.
  • Will my trash or recycling service be impacted by construction? Often, waste trucks will service construction routes first thing in the morning, as to not interrupt project work. It is especially important, if you live in a construction area, to have your bins out before 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
  • What is resurfacing? Resurfacing is the replacement of the top layer of asphalt on a street, providing it an additional 10-12 years of life.
  • When will projects begin & end? Construction begins in July and is anticipated to be completed in November. See individual project for details.
  • Are road closures expected? If a road closure is necessary, the best detour will be determined, likely an adjacent residential street. Some streets may be reduced to one lane or closed temporarily. Plan for extra travel time in morning and evening commutes to account for any delays.
  • What do I do if there are any issues related to construction cleanup/debris? Contact 311 and provide details, including specific location. Photos are helpful.
  • What can I do if my sod that was planted last year by construction crews, is now dead? How do I go about replacement? Contact 311 and provide details, including specific location. Photos are helpful.