Traffic Alert: Washington Street Closed at Curtiss Street April 29-30

Significant traffic delays are expected in the area Monday and Tuesday as work continues on the Washington Street water main/road work project.

Construction at Washington and Curtiss streets near downtown Downers Grove is expected to cause significant traffic delays Monday and Tuesday. Washington Street will be closed at the Curtiss Street intersection April 29-30 as work continues on water main and road improvements, officials said. The road will be reopened each evening once construction ends for the day. Detour plans for Washington Street will allow westbound traffic on Curtiss Street to make a right turn only at Washington. Work began on the Washington Street project April 15. The project includes the replacement of 1,485 feet of water main and 910 feet of storm sewer, the reconstruction of five sanitary manholes and failed curb and gutter sections, asphalt patching, road …

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Construction Nears Completion on Grove, Carpenter Streets

The $1 million project, which includes the installation of permeable pavers, is expected to wrap up this week after being delayed by new Illinois EPA regulations in August.

Construction Nears Completion on Grove, Carpenter Streets

The $1 million project, which includes the installation of permeable pavers, is expected to wrap up this week after being delayed by new Illinois EPA regulations in August.

Workers in Downers Grove are expected to close out the 2012 construction season this week with the completion of the Grove Street reconstruction project. The project, which involves the installation of permeable pavers on Grove Street between Main and Carpenter streets, was delayed for nearly six weeks this fall after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency implemented stricter regulations for excavating soil. Despite the hiccup, construction is still expected to wrap up in the coming days, with landscaping scheduled for spring 2013, according to village officials.  Grove Street—located just west of downtown Downers Grove—is expected to re-open "any day now," according to Andy Sikich, assistant director of public works for engineering…

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Photos: Belmont Underpass Project

Check out some photos of the nearly finished construction project

It certainly looks a lot different than it did last August. The Belmont Underpass project is getting closer and closer to being finished, so check out this photo gallery of how the construction is shaping up these days.

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Week in Review: 7/9 to 7/15

Get your week started with a look back at some of the interesting Downers Grove Patch articles from last week.

Here's a rundown of some of the DG Patch articles from last week: • Area Architect Feeds His Passion for Food by Being Owner of Kristina's Cafe Since taking over ownership of Kristina's Cafe in February 2011, Lance Shalzi is slowly but surely putting his stamp on the downtown cafe. • Sizzling Summer Stresses Plants, Lawns Experts say proper watering can save precious landscaping. • Funeral Services for DGN Baseball Coach Mike Amrhein Held Privately Funeral services private but memorials to benefit Amrhein's children can still be made. • Village to Test Permeable Pavers on Grove Street In addition to street reconstruction, village staff and council members also discussed changes to the village's fire code and entertained a special use …

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Railroad Crossing Construction This Morning to Affect Traffic

Intermittent closings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

If you're driving through Downers Grove this morning, be aware that work along the BNSF railroad this will cause occasional delays. In order to extend a cable along the route, workers will occasionally have to close the railroad crossings at Main Street, Washington Street and Forest Avenue, according to the village's website. The closures are expected to happen between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and it is suggested drivers avoid the possible delays by using the Belmont and Fairview crossings.  

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Sewer Line Repair to Detour Traffic on Fairview Monday

Road work in the 5000 block of Fairview to cause detours today starting at 7 a.m.

From the Village of Downers Grove website: Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May, 14, 2012, the Downers Grove Sanitary District will be repairing a main line sewer in the 5000 block of Fairview Avenue. In order to complete the repair, southbound Fairview Avenue traffic will be detoured as follows: west to Maple Avenue to Main Street, to eastbound 55th St., back to Fairview Avenue. Northbound Fairview Avenue traffic will not be affected.  Work should be complete by end of day Monday. For questions, please contact the Downers Grove Sanitary District at (630) 969-0664.

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North High Parking Lot Construction Starts Monday

Temporary, on-street parking will be used from May 14 to June 1

From D99: From May 14 - June 1, temporary, on-street parking will be utilized during school hours because the east parking lot renovation work must begin before summer break to ensure completion by late August. Therefore, staff and students will need to use the west parking lot and designated on-street parking areas. The west lot will be reserved for staff until 7:40 a.m. every morning and on-street parking will be available for students and staff. Please know that the west parking lot will open up to students at 7:40 a.m. and all remaining parking spots will be available for student use.  In both locations (west lot and streets), students must display their current North High parking tag to avoid a parking ticket from the village of …

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Major 75th St. Construction to Begin by April

Construction is expected to continue through October.

Expect major construction to widen and resurface 75th Street to begin in late March or April, county officials said Wednesday.  The county held an informational open house about the project at Village Greens Golf Course. On display were graphics depicting the changes to be made to 75th Street, including a proposed bike path and sidewalk reconstruction. Motorists can expect temporary lane closures in either direction as the work gets underway, though two lanes should be open in each direction at night and on weekends throughout the project, said Christopher Snyder, county engineer. At the 75th Street and Lemont Road intersection, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction for about three weeks during both the first and second …

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