Project Updates

12.01.2023
This week, RW Dunteman switched traffic at many of the driveway entrances on the second stage of pavement, allowing the remaining missing gaps of curbs, aprons and pavement to be completed. Additionally, the Contactor completed asphalt patching of the new watermain trench at the intersection of Industrial Drive and Birginal Drive. It is anticipated that Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive will return to two-way traffic by the middle of next week, when the freshly poured concrete has obtained the necessary cure time. Once the pavement is open to two-way traffic, work will continue over the winter as temperatures allow. Remaining items to be completed on the project include landscape restoration, installation of new light poles, removal of the old street lighting, pavement markings, signage replacement, and general clean up. Items like landscaping and pavement marking will not be finalized until Spring of 2024.

11.10.2023
RW Dunteman completed the remaining pavement gaps on the first half of the new roadway pavement. All curbs, aprons, and roadway pavement is now installed on the first half of the roadway allow for a traffic switch to the new pavement on Monday November 13. After the traffic switch on Monday next week, the contractor will begin removals on the second side of the roadway pavement. By the end of next week, it is anticipated that the new curb will begin to be poured on the second side of the roadway. The one-way detour will continue to remain in place, with traffic on the new half of the roadway. This project is targeting the end of the month to have the roadway opened back up to two-way traffic, weather permitting. Light pole installation is also expected in the next few weeks. Landscape restoration will be finalized in the Spring when the weather is conducive to growing grass.    

10.26.2023
This week, RW Dunteman began roadway work with complete roadway removal including curbs and driveway aprons on the closed half of the roadway.  A new roadway aggregate base started being installed.  Next week, roadway work will continue with the pouring of new concrete curbs, driveways, and 10” thick concrete pavement. The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the roadway reconstruction. 

10.20.2023
Millennium Contractors transferred all service to the new watermain, and has disconnected the old main from service. They completed the final watermain tie-ins at Industrial Drive. Also this week, roadway work  began with removal of the existing pavement and stone base on the first half of the pavement. The contractor also completely removed the old curbs, and aprons on the closed half of the roadway.  Driveway access on the affected side of the roadway is being maintained with temporary stone. Next week, the contractor will be working on excavation for and placement of a new roadway base. After completion of the new roadway stone base, new curb and gutter will be poured on the first half of the project. The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction, and the pavement is becoming narrower to accommodate the construction of the first side of new pavement. 

10.13.2023
Millennium Contractors has been working to transfer water services from the old water main to the new water main along Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive. By Saturday October 14, all buildings on the project will be receiving water from the newly constructed ductile iron watermain. Also, during the past week, Utility Dynamics has completed installation of the new light pole foundations and directional drilled all the underground conduits for the new street lighting wires. Next week, the roadway work will begin with complete reconstruction of the existing roadway pavement with a new concrete pavement. The contractor will be completely removing the old pavement, curbs, and aprons on the closed half of the roadway in preparation for a new roadway base, curbs, and a 10” thick concrete roadway. The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction. 

10.06.2023
This week, Millennium Contractors completed installation of the new 12-inch ductile iron watermain on Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive.  They have pressure tested and chlorinated the new water main, and as long as their bacteriological samples pass on Friday, the new water main will be ready to be put into service.  Millennium has also been working on sanitary sewer and storm sewer repairs.  Next week, the contractor plans to begin moving water services from the old water main to the new main, with the goal to have everyone on the new main by the end of the week.  The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction.  

09.29.2023
This week, Millennium Contractors continued working on installation of the new 12-inch ductile iron watermain on Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive and have made it down to the southern limit of the project at Industrial Drive.  Next week, the contractor will continue installing service valves and fire hydrants to prepare the new watermain for filling, pressure testing and chlorination.  Work will also begin shortly on new sewer inlets, catch basins, and storm sewer pipe within the new roadway footprint.  The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction.  

09.15.2023
This week, Millennium Contractors continued installation of the new 12-inch ductile iron watermain on Bryn Mawr Avenue.  They also completed installation of a steel casing pipe, by means of boring and jacking, that carries the new watermain underneath the existing concrete box culvert and creek.  Next week, the contractor will continue installing watermain and will be preparing for a second boring of steel casing under the Birginal Drive creek and box culvert.  The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction.  

09.08.2023
Millennium Contractors continued installation of the new 12-inch ductile iron watermain on Bryn Mawr Avenue. They also prepared two large boring pits on Bryn Mawr for the installation of a steel casing pipe by means of boring and jacking. This steel casing pipe will carry the new water main underneath the existing concrete box culvert and creek. Next week, the contractor will continue installing watermain from the bend of Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive heading south. Another steel casing will be needed to cross the creek and box culvert on Briginal Drive, and digging of those pits for boring will likely take place let next week. The one-way detour continues to remain in place throughout the duration of the utility work and roadway reconstruction.  

09.01.2023
Millennium Contractors implemented the one-way detour and began installation of the new 12-inch ductile iron watermain on Bryn Mawr Avenue at IL Route 83 heading east. As a reminder, Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive will be reconstructed from IL Route 83 to Industrial Drive and will include a complete reconstruction of the roadway subbase, curb & gutters, aprons, and roadway pavement. Utility upgrades including storm sewer improvements, replacement of the existing watermain, and replacement of the streetlights are also included in this project. During construction, a one-way detour will be in place to facilitate construction operations. The project is expected to be substantially completed by November 30, with final completion/restoration completed by May 2024. 

08.18.2023
This week, Millennium Contractors began preconstruction work for the Bryn Mawr Avenue & Birginal Drive Reconstruction Project with the delivery of materials and installation of traffic control signage.  Next week, Bryn Mawr and Birginal will go into a one-way detour as depicted in the photo.  The contractor will begin with installation of new watermain on the project limits, which is anticipated to begin next week.  As a reminder, Bryn Mawr Avenue and Birginal Drive will be reconstructed from IL Route 83 to Industrial Drive and will include a complete reconstruction of the roadway subbase, curb & gutters, aprons, and roadway pavement. Utility upgrades including storm sewer improvements, replacement of the existing watermain, and replacement of the streetlights are also included in this project. During construction, a one-way detour will be in place to facilitate construction operations. The project is expected to be substantially completed by November 30 with final completion/restoration completed by May 2024.