Board Approves Engineering Contracts for Mokena Road Widening
Article Summary
The Will County Board approved over $1.1 million in supplemental engineering contracts to advance the ongoing 80th Avenue improvement project in Mokena. The additional funding addresses project delays and design changes requested by other agencies.
Mokena Engineering Key Points:
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Mokena Project: A supplemental contract of $1,062,982 was approved with Alfred Benesch and Company for construction engineering on 80th Avenue from 191st Street to 183rd Street.
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Reason for Funds: The Mokena contract extension was caused by utility conflict delays.
JOLIET, IL – A major infrastructure project in Mokena received additional funding for engineering work after approvals from the Will County Board on Thursday.
The board authorized a supplemental professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company for $1,062,982. The funds will cover extended construction engineering services for the ongoing improvements on 80th Avenue between 191st Street and 183rd Street in Mokena and Tinley Park. According to project documents, the contract extension was necessary due to delays caused by utility conflicts.
The measure was approved as part of the Public Works and Transportation Committee’s consent agenda and will be funded through a combination of motor fuel tax, RTA tax, and other county transportation funds.
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