Title/Name/Summary
Illinois Department of Transportation Letter of Understanding for Wolf Road Bridge Work Over Interstate 80
History
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has requested that the Village President sign a Letter of Understanding (LOU) for the Wolf Road Bridge work over I-80. The improvements will replace the upper portion of the bridge and widen the roadway for the installation of a multi-use path. Other improvements will include drainage, traffic signal modifications at 187th Street and address ADA concerns with existing sidewalk or multi-use path. According to IDOT, the project is scheduled to be bid on April 29, 2022, and has an estimated completion date of August 25, 2023.
The LOU states covenants that IDOT wants the Village to agree to, as defined in the attached LOU draft provided by IDOT. Below is a summary of those covenants:
- IDOT will prepare plans and specifications, bid, award contract, and oversee construction of the project to ensure it is in compliance with IDOT's plans and specifications.
- IDOT will pay all land acquisition, construction and engineering costs.
- Village will agree not to permit driveway entrance openings along the Wolf Road project limits without the consent of IDOT.
- IDOT agrees to maintain the Wolf Road Bridge over I-80, roadway and other improvements associated with roadway as long as IDOT owns the right-of-way.
- Village agrees to maintain sidewalk, multi-use path, ADA ramps, parkways (mowing), road lighting including furnishing electricity, crosswalks, and stop bars.
- Village will agree to continue to maintain existing infrastructure within Village right-of-way.
Financial Impact
Long-term maintenance costs will be the Village's responsibility after the installation of new multi-use path.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Village President signing the Letter of Understanding from IDOT for the improvements of FAI 80 / Interstate 80 at Wolf Road Bridge and Wolf Road at 187th Street, Job No. C-91-1060-21, Contract 62N20 Agreement LU-122011.