Title
Ravinia Avenue South Extension, Phase II Design Engineering, Contract Amendment, Supplement #4
History
On June 16, 2025, the Village Board awarded Ravinia Avenue South Extension, Phase II Design Engineering to V3 Companies, Ltd. (V3) for engineering services to extend Ravinia Avenue south of 159th Street and connect it to LaGrange Road at 161st Street.
On March 16, 2026, the Village Board approved an amendment (Supplement #1) to the contract to include the design of a median closure and left-turn lane extension at the west leg of the intersection of 159th Street and LaGrange Road. The need to extend the turn lane and close the median arose as the Village evaluated overall traffic operations in the area and through coordination with IDOT. The existing left-turn lane does not provide the required vehicular storage and this condition is expected to be exacerbated by continued development in the surrounding area and overall traffic growth in future years.
On May 14, 2026, the Village Board approved an amendment (Supplement #2) to add a right turn lane from eastbound 159th Street to southbound Ravinia Avenue to the design scope at the request of IDOT.
On October 19, 2026, the Village Board approved an amendment (Supplement #3) for redesigning the median to still include a left-turn lane into Lake View Plaza.
Another amendment is being proposed to expand the scope at the Ravinia Avenue and 159th Street intersection. The Village desires to incorporate a second eastbound to northbound left-turn lane as well as a second northbound to westbound left turn lane. The improvements would better accommodate existing traffic volumes as well as anticipated future traffic demand. The additional engineering services include modifications to existing pavement markings, evaluation of turn lane storage, widening of receiving lanes, median improvements, and relocation of the northwest corner traffic signal mast arm.
Financial Impact
The fee for additional services provi...
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