Illinois interesting bid annoucements

[Brandon]

List of projects for the March 6, 2020 Letting is up

* Item 113:  "Converting the IL 13 and Aurelia Drive intersection into a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersection"

I would assume that is similar to the "Michigan Left"  that was installed slightly east of this location, at IL 13 and Norman Rd. Norman Rd and Main St/Old 13 used to cross IL 13 at one location - IDOT broke it up a couple years ago

Michigan Left-style signage for Norman Rd traffic turning onto IL 13: https://goo.gl/maps/eeTp1MZuGX5deXFV8

This is what should be done to IL-59.

[Revive 755]

List of projects for the April 24, 2020 Letting is up

Highlights
* Item 1 is ITS work and LED lighting near the Circle Interchange.

* Item 20:  "Permanent protective shield installation on IL 53 bridges over IL 62, US 14 and RR, Palatine Rd, Kirchoff Rd, Anderson Dr, as well as Fulton Market St bridge over I-90/I-94."

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

* Item 23 Appears to have replacement the light towers at the IL 31 interchange with US 14 with lower height LED lighting.

* Item 45:  "Ramp metering along the entrance ramp from Fayette St to Eastbound I-74 in Peoria."  First ramp meter outside Chicagoland in Illinois, and maybe making Peoria a candidate for the smallest city with a ramp meter?

* Item 91:  "Installing retroreflective backplates on traffic signals along IL 149 and IL 13 from 20th Street in Murphysboro to US 45 in Harrisburg."

* Item 115:  "Replacement of traffic signal mast arms at various locations in Peoria and Tazewell Counties."

* Item 127:  "Traffic Signal modernization and Traffic Signal Retroreflective Backplate Installation at various locations in the City of Joliet."

* Item 167:  On US 20 somewhere in McHenry County:  "Pavement widening, pavement reconstruction, construction of a turnabout, curb and gutter, sidewalk, proposed drainage. replacement of a box culvert with three box culverts and two retaining walls."

* Item 169:  "Construction and widening the Kennedy mainline Expwy NB from Roosevelt Rd. to Lake/Madison Sts,"

* Item 170:  "Construction and wideing the Kennedy mainline Expwy SB from Lake/Madison St. to Roosevelt Rd"

* Item 173  has intersection improvements for the US 6 intersection with Gougar Road in Will County.

* Item 186 is more work on Longmeadow Parkway between IL 25 and the Fox River Bridge.

[paulthemapguy]

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

I know some people in the Illinois Notes thread will be very very pleased about this!

* Item 173  has intersection improvements for the US 6 intersection with Gougar Road in Will County.

This 4-way stop can back up for eons, especially the westbound approach.  This intersection really does need a signal.

[Crash_It]

* Item 169:  "Construction and widening the Kennedy mainline Expwy NB from Roosevelt Rd. to Lake/Madison Sts,"

* Item 170:  "Construction and wideing the Kennedy mainline Expwy SB from Lake/Madison St. to Roosevelt Rd"

Good to see that this is finally in the pipeline this year. Usually a PITA to drive through there, not only because of the congestion but the pavement isn't in the best condition either.

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

I know some people in the Illinois Notes thread will be very very pleased about this!

It's not really that bad through there, I'd say I-57 through Roseland, Pullman and Morgan Park is worse.

[3467]

Gov said today all construction public and private can continue. I assume it's because it's mostly outside and they can distance.
The microsurface  on 67 south of Roseville . It's between Roseville and Monmouth that needs it.
Also widening through Hubbard's cave ?

[inkyatari]

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

I know some people in the Illinois Notes thread will be very very pleased about this!

It's not really that bad through there...

Are you kidding?  I used to drive that stretch every day.  As soon as it was three-laned, the pavement started deteriorating almost immediately.  I was just through that section yesterday, and it was deplorable.

[Crash_It]

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

I know some people in the Illinois Notes thread will be very very pleased about this!

It's not really that bad through there...

Are you kidding?  I used to drive that stretch every day.  As soon as it was three-laned, the pavement started deteriorating almost immediately.  I was just through that section yesterday, and it was deplorable.

I was through there on 3/7-3/8 and it didn't seem too bad then. I57 from 111th to Calsag and I90 from IL 43 to 90/94 is definitely worse but resurfacing is coming to that section this year

[JoePCool14]

Gov said today all construction public and private can continue. I assume it's because it's mostly outside and they can distance.

That's good to hear. They should continue considering that it's easier for construction to continue in areas that might normallly have high traffic volumes. Provided they take necessary precautions, of course.

[ET21]

* Item 22 includes pavement patching "on I-55 from S of I-80 to S of Weber Rd."

I know some people in the Illinois Notes thread will be very very pleased about this!

It's terrible, did you not see all the potholes in between the lanes?

It's not really that bad through there...

Are you kidding?  I used to drive that stretch every day.  As soon as it was three-laned, the pavement started deteriorating almost immediately.  I was just through that section yesterday, and it was deplorable.

I was through there on 3/7-3/8 and it didn't seem too bad then. I57 from 111th to Calsag and I90 from IL 43 to 90/94 is definitely worse but resurfacing is coming to that section this year

It's terrible at the moment, potholes in the middle of the lanes. Hitting those at 65-75 mph are extremely cringe

EDIT: My comment for some reason never popped up on the initial post

[edwaleni]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Commerce Commission's budget for Crossing Safety Improvements includes the 10th Street corridor's Springfield Rail Improvements Project.

The $33 million will go towards funding new underpasses along the project. Those projects are below:

Madison Street: $11 million
Jefferson Street: $11 million
North Grand Avenue: $11 million
The project along 10th street will allow the relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad (Amtrak) tracks from Third Street to 10th Street. It will also construct new underpasses at key locations in Springfield.

When it is finished it should reduce rail crossing accidents by 80 percent and reduce vehicle delays at crossings by 70 percent. It will also reduce noise.

"The City of Springfield and Sangamon County are grateful for the ICC's continued support,"  stated Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder. "Our city along with communities across Illinois and this country are facing incredible challenges. This commitment allows us to continue our progress, not only moving trains from Third Street to 10th Street by 2025, but also securing the long awaited Quiet Zone along the Third Street corridor."

[Revive 755]

Based on Item 139 on April 2020 Letting, it looks like District 7 can be added to the flashing yellow arrow list, with a few being installed on US 36 in the Decatur area.

[Revive 755]

List of projects for the June 12, 2020 Letting is up.  There's also a note on the site where previous lettings can be selected indicating some projects may be pulled or changed due to revenue issues.

Highlights

* Item 6 has the installation of 1,419 "snow-proof lens cover for red signal indications" in Lake County

* Item 35 adds two permanent crossovers to I-57 in Kankakee County

* Item 74:  "Patching on IL 72 from US 67 to the Sangamon County line".  The page with more details has I-72 instead of IL 72.

* Item 103 has intersection improvements on IL 13 in Jackson County

* Item 115:  "Intersection re-alignment of Joliet Road at 55th Street in the village of McCook, in Lyons Township, in Cook County."

* Item 172 has "at the intersection of IL 70 at Springfield Ave" in Winnebago County with "flashing yellow left turn signals"

* Item 212 involves a short extension of Anderson Road in Kane County from Keslinger Road to Freedom Road

* Item 213 has pavement reconstruction on IL 62 in Schaumburg

[ilpt4u]

Item 103 on IL 13 in Jackson County: "Intersection improvements, pavement widening, HMA resurfacing and a multi-use path on IL 13 from just east of Veterans Parkway to the Williamson County line."

I live in Carbondale and travel plenty on Rt 13. I have no idea what or where Veterans Parkway is.

Based on the description and the other end being the Williamson County Line, I wonder if this is extending the 6 lane widening from the current project's eastern end from Reed Station Rd all the way to the Williamson County Line

I haven't heard any news about Reed Station Rd being renamed Veterans Pkwy. Marion/Williamson County Airport was renamed Veterans Airport of Southern IL a few years back

[kphoger]

Item 103 on IL 13 in Jackson County: "Intersection improvements, pavement widening, HMA resurfacing and a multi-use path on IL 13 from just east of Veterans Parkway to the Williamson County line."

I live in Carbondale and travel plenty on Rt 13. I have no idea what or where Veterans Parkway is.

Based on the description and the other end being the Williamson County Line, I wonder if this is extending the 6 lane widening from the current project's eastern end from Reed Station Rd all the way to the Williamson County Line

I haven't heard any news about Reed Station Rd being renamed Veterans Pkwy. Marion/Williamson County Airport was renamed Veterans Airport of Southern IL a few years back

It took me a while, but I finally found Veterans Parkway!

Here is a GSV shot of the street sign, and below is the ordinance establishing the name.

Ord. 2010-39

An ordinance naming the new roadway that connects Reed Station Parkway to Illinois Route 13, Veterans Parkway.

[ilpt4u]

It took me a while, but I finally found Veterans Parkway!

Here is a GSV shot of the street sign, and below is the ordinance establishing the name.

Ord. 2010-39

An ordinance naming the new roadway that connects Reed Station Parkway to Illinois Route 13, Veterans Parkway.

Wow. I had no idea that was even a signed road. I thought it was just a RIRO ramp to/from the the Hotels and Golden Corral and IL 13 WB...One that I have used countless times

[kphoger]

I immediately thought for sure I knew Veterans Boulevard, but it turns out I was actually thinking of Veterans Memorial Drive in Mount Vernon.  As it happens, I've never once been on Veterans Boulevard, because I moved away from the area before it existed.

[Revive 755]

List of projects for the July 31, 2020 Letting is up.

* Item 42:  "Demolition of 2 houses and five buildings on 3 parcels and debris removal from 2 parcels along the proposed US 67 corridor" in Jersey County.

* Item 48 has "flashing left turn arrows" on IL 15 in Mount Vernon.  Assuming these are flashing yellow arrows it may be the first installation in District 9.

* Item 75:  "2.4 miles of grading, drainage and paving on new alignment on US 67 for the New Delhi Bypass."

[Brandon]

^^ I believe Mount Vernon is D8, not D9, IIRC.

[ilpt4u]

^^ I believe Mount Vernon is D8, not D9, IIRC.

Mt Vernon is in Jefferson County, which is the northernmost county in D9

If Mt Vernon is getting the FYA, it would be the first FYA setup I've seen down here in D9

[Brandon]

^^ I believe Mount Vernon is D8, not D9, IIRC.

Mt Vernon is in Jefferson County, which is the northernmost county in D9

If Mt Vernon is getting the FYA, it would be the first FYA setup I've seen down here in D9

Sorry, I was thinking of Marion County.

[hobsini2]

Interesting note from that July list...
- US 52 in Kendall County between Ridge Rd and Route 47 shoulder widening.
Could this be a possible a precursor of making 52 a 4 lane road or a resurface project?

[ChiMilNet]

Interesting note from that July list...
- US 52 in Kendall County between Ridge Rd and Route 47 shoulder widening.
Could this be a possible a precursor of making 52 a 4 lane road or a resurface project?

I am not familiar with 52 right over there, is it asphalt or concrete in that section? Interesting that they would do only that on the shoulder and not resurface that, at least not typical of IDOT. That said, I would figure the higher priority over there would be to finish the 4 lane on 47 at least between Yorkville and Caton Farm Rd, and then eventually 4 lane all the way to I-88.

[hobsini2]

Interesting note from that July list...
- US 52 in Kendall County between Ridge Rd and Route 47 shoulder widening.
Could this be a possible a precursor of making 52 a 4 lane road or a resurface project?

I am not familiar with 52 right over there, is it asphalt or concrete in that section? Interesting that they would do only that on the shoulder and not resurface that, at least not typical of IDOT. That said, I would figure the higher priority over there would be to finish the 4 lane on 47 at least between Yorkville and Caton Farm Rd, and then eventually 4 lane all the way to I-88.

52's pavement is in good shape. But there have been pushes west by both Joliet and Shorewood. Joliet now comes out to Ridge and Caton Farm. But yes, priority is to 4 lane the remain bit of 47 between I-80 and I-88.

[Revive 755]

The US 52 shoulder widening looks more like a safety project than a prelude to a future widening, particularly with "HSIP" (Highway Safety Improvement Program) being in the federal project number.

[paulthemapguy]

Interesting note from that July list...
- US 52 in Kendall County between Ridge Rd and Route 47 shoulder widening.
Could this be a possible a precursor of making 52 a 4 lane road or a resurface project?

I would say no.  IDOT wouldn't spend money to build a shoulder just to then spend more money to rip it out in a widening project.  That would be a misuse of funds.