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Will County Accepts $140,000 Developer Donation for Road Improvements
Will County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee accepted a $140,143.90 donation from a developer in lieu of constructing traffic improvements…
Speed Limits Reduced on Two Township Roads
The committee approved new speed zones for two township roads based on engineering studies showing current limits exceed safe driving…
Major Grade Separation Projects Advance with Engineering Contracts
The committee approved two significant engineering agreements for major railroad overpass projects totaling over $4 million. TranSystems Corporation received a…
County Authorizes Condemnation for Francis Road Project
The committee authorized the State’s Attorney’s Office to proceed with condemnation cases for right-of-way acquisition needed for Francis Road improvements…
Solar Farm Access Approved for Manhattan-Arsenal Road
The committee granted access approval for a solar farm development on Manhattan-Arsenal Road approximately 1,000 feet east of Cherry Hill…
Public Works Committee Briefs
Major Projects Update: Construction continues on several major projects including the 80th Avenue expressway overpass, Laraway Road widening near Cedar…
County Approves $4.3 Million Purchase of Wetland Banking Credits for Highway Projects
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved an agreement to purchase wetland banking site credits for $4,324,550…
Will County Approves Vision Zero Initiative to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Will County has officially adopted Vision Zero, a data-driven safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities throughout the county. The…
County’s First Roundabout Planned for Exchange Street and Beecher Road Intersection
Will County’s first roundabout is advancing to the final public meeting phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027. County Engineer…
County Accepts $377,000 Developer Donation for Romeo Road Improvements
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has accepted a $377,000 donation from a developer to fund roadway improvements…
Contracts Awarded for LED Signal Upgrades and Guardrail Maintenance
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved contracts for two significant infrastructure maintenance projects: LED traffic signal…
BRIEFS: Will County Public Works Projects
County Line Road Resurfacing Contract Awarded: The committee approved a $767,249 contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for resurfacing County Highway…