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Here is everything you need to know about the City of Elgin 2020 capital improvement projects:
Citywide project map
List of Projects:
- Alley + Parking Lot Resurfacing Program
- Bluff City - Combined Sewer Separation
- E. Chicago Street Reconstruction
- Civic Center Plaza Reconstruction
- Lord Street - Combined Sewer Separation
- Collector Street Resurfacing
- Wing Street
- Lawrence Avenue
- Highland Avenue
- Sports Way
- Neighborhood Resurfacing
- Parkwood Area
- Southeast Area
- SWAN Area (+ Hawthorne)
Alley + Parking Lot Resurfacing Program
Anticipated Start Date: October 2020 Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Central Area TIF + General Fund
Engineering Firm: City of Elgin
Contractor: A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc.
Bluff City - Combined Sewer Separation
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2020 Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Utility Fund
Engineering Firm: HR Green
Contractor: John Neri ConstructionCompany
E. Chicago Street - Reconstruction
Anticipated Start Date: March 2020; Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Riverboat Fund, Utility Fund, Central Area TIF, plus Federal Funds
Engineering Firm: Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
Contractor: Martam Construction, Inc.
Civic Center Plaza Reconstruction
Anticipated Start Date: March 11, 2020; Anticipated End Date: June 1, 2021
Status: Mostly complete, remaining landscaping to be completed in spring 2021
Funding Source: Central Area TIF
Engineering Firm: Dewberry Engineers, Inc., Hitchcock Design Group and FRS Design Group
Contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.
Lord Street Basin - Combined Sewer Separation
Anticipated Start Date: September 2020; Anticipated End Date: Summer 2021
Status: Started;
The sanitary sewer along Orange Street from State to Elm will continue in early 2021, with final pavement and landscape restoration anticipated by the summer of 2021.
Funding Source: Utility Fund
Engineering Firm: Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Contractor: Trine Construction Corp.
Collector Street Resurfacing
Anticipated Start Date: July 2020; Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds
Engineering Firm: HR Green, Inc.
Contractor: Arrow Road Construction Company
Neighborhood Resurfacing - Parkwood Area
Anticipated Start Date: August 2020; Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Riverboat Fund
Engineering Firm: Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.
Contractor: Arrow Road Construction
Neighborhood Resurfacing - Southeast Area
Anticipated Start Date: September 2020; Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Riverboat Fund
Engineering Firm: Chastain and Associates
Contractor: Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.
Neighborhood Resurfacing - SWAN Area (+ Hawthorne)
Anticipated Start Date: August 2020; Anticipated End Date: November 2020
Status: Completed
Funding Source: Riverboat Fund and General Fund
Engineering Firm: Burns & McDonnell, Inc.
Contractor: J.A. Johnson Paving Company
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. @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>