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DuPage County-led projects in progress on 75th Street and scheduled to begin on Raymond Drive

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Above / When the 2017 construction season is complete, 75th Street at Book Road will be modernized to make the intersection safer for pedestrians and motorists. (PN Photo June 21, 2017)

UPDATE June 21, 2017 / Pending weather or unforeseen circumstances, DuPage County-led work to perform pavement maintenance on portions of Raymond Drive and Ferry Street is scheduled to begin this week. Throughout construction, daily lane closures on both roads will be necessary.

This project will include resurfacing the roadway on Raymond Drive from Ogden Avenue to Ferry Road, and Ferry Road to Route 59, to renew the condition of the pavement for a safer and smoother ride. In addition, the project will also include miscellaneous curb and sidewalk repairs, patching and the application of new pavement markings.

Motorists traveling in this area are encouraged to allow extra time to get to their destination and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Work is expected to be complete mid-August 2017.

Project updates and information on this work will be posted when practical at www.naperville.il.us/raymondferry.

Update submitted by Kevin Apgar, Communications Specialist, for City of Naperville.


UPDATE April 27, 2017 / Pending weather or unforeseen circumstances, DuPage County-led work to improve the intersection of 75th Street and Book Road is scheduled to begin the week of May 1, 2017. Throughout construction, daily lane closures on both 75th Street and Book Road at the intersection will be necessary.

This project will include extending the existing left turn lanes on 75th Street, adding a southbound right turn lane on Book Road and modernizing the traffic signal to provide a left turn on arrow only for 75th Street. In addition, the configuration of the sidewalk and bike path located in the vicinity of the intersection will be improved.

Motorists traveling in this area are encouraged to allow extra time to get to their destination and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Work is expected to be complete in mid-July 2017.

Update submitted by the City of Naperville


Original Post  Feb. 23, 2017 / The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) recently announced upcoming highway construction projects for 2017.

The construction program focuses on improving the County’s infrastructure in places where it is aging. Improvements include pavement patching/resurfacing, pavement striping, bridge repairs and traffic signal maintenance.

The following roadways will be resurfaced to improve rideability and extend their useful life: Bloomingdale Road from North Avenue to Geneva Road; St. Charles Road from Bloomingdale Road to Geneva Road; Geneva Road/St. Charles Road from Western Avenue to Riford Road; Glen Ellyn Road from Fullerton Avenue to Army Trail Road; Ferry Road from River Road to Illinois 59; Raymond Drive from Ferry Road to Ogden Avenue (Naperville); Greenbrook Boulevard from County Farm Road to Lake Street; and, 63rd Street from Interstate 355 to Williams Street.

Safety first!

In addition, portions of County Farm Road and 75th Street are being improved to enhance safety. County Farm Road at Schick Road will be upgraded to include a northbound right-turn lane and the signals will be modernized. Between Schick Road and Lake Street, County Farm Road will be resurfaced and a four-foot corrugated median will be placed through the “S” curve, south of Ontarioville Road, to better separate opposing traffic flows.

Even mid-afternoon on a weekday, 75th Street at Book Road is a busy intersection. (Feb. 2017)

On 75th Street at Book Road (in Naperville), the existing left turn lanes will be lengthened, a southbound right turn lane will be added and the signals along 75th Street will be modernized to include “left-turn on arrow only” lights.

“Safety is the number one priority for DuPage County,” said Donald Puchalski, Transportation Committee Chairman. “The projects along County Farm Road and 75th Street at Book Road are intended to reduce accidents and better ensure the safety of motorists and our citizens.” 

Other construction projects include improvements along Powis Road at Illinois 64 and retrofitting existing street lights and traffic signals to LED. In total, the DuDOT 2017 construction program is $21.3 million.

For more information about individual construction projects or the Division of Transportation’s 2017 construction program, go to http://www.dupageco.org/dot/construction.

News submitted by Evan Shields, Public Information Officer, for DuPage County Board.

 

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