Title/Name/Summary
104th Avenue Multi-Use Path (163rd to 159th) - Phase II Engineering Design Services
History
In 2010 a multi-use path was constructed from 167th Street to 163rd Street along the east side of 104th Avenue, leaving the segment to 159th not completed. As part of the Villages overall comprehensive transportation plan this path segment is an important part of completing the connection from Centennial Park to the Grasslands area. The portion of the path affects a large area of wetlands at the southeast corner of 159th and 104th. Existing drainage structures under 104th Avenue will need to be extended to accommodate the new path.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues construction of the 159th Street widening and reconstruction project. This project is scheduled to be completed late 2018 early 2019. As part of this project a multi-use path is being constructed throughout the corridor. The Village and IDOT have coordinated the installation of a traffic signal at 104th Avenue including pedestrian crossing signals. The path will connect into the Centennial Park trail just north of the intersection.
H.W. Lochner of Chicago, Illinois was the design engineer for IDOT relating to the roadway widening and reconstruction. Lochner was also contracted with the Village to design the Village water main extension from 108th Avenue to Ravinia Avenue. This design was completed and added to the IDOT construction plans. Lochner is very familiar with the project site, the poor soils, wetland sites, and desire of the Village to make the path connections.
Lochner was hired by the Village to provide Phase I Engineering services. They are in the final stages of completing the Phase I engineering and submitting to IDOT for approval. The Village was able to secure federal funding for the Phase I engineering. 80% of the cost will be reimbursed back to the Village.
Due to the timing of the 159th road reconstruction project staff is pro...
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