Capital Funding to Improve Infrastructure, Reduce Potholes in 42nd District

(Posted 4/19/09) - As you travel the roadways through DuPage County and District 42, I am certain you have often found yourself dodging potholes that are seemingly large enough to consume your vehicle. This winter has been particularly harsh with numerous freeze and thaw cycles resulting in further deterioration of the already crumbling roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. Temporary patching done by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other local communities was only meant to address the potholes on a temporary basis until a more permanent fix could be implemented during the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons.

My office has been strongly advocating for road improvements directly in the boundaries of House District 42. I am pleased to report that with the influx of Capital funding being released for transportation and roadway projects, we have been able to capture some of that funding and my constituents should soon begin to see improvements on many of the roads within the district. While traffic congestion due to road construction is seldom a welcomed event, I think we can all agree that improving the condition of our roads is long overdue and badly needed!

You may be curious as to where your tax dollars will be spent and how it impacts you and your family. I thought you might find interesting the following list which is a breakdown of Illinois State Highways, under the jurisdiction of IDOT, and pending work to be completed. Please keep in mind this does not include work being done on local roadways by local cities, villages and townships.

Butterfield Road from Route 53 east to I-355 will undergo repaving/resurfacing beginning in June. This should eliminate the worst stretch of roadway.

Roosevelt Road from Nicole Way to I-355 will undergo concrete patching in targeted areas where needed. An exact date has not been determined but is being targeted in the June/July timeframe.

The following projects are part of the FY 2010-2015 Highway Improvement Program that has recently been approved in Springfield. While the beginning dates for construction to begin have not been established in every case, each project is targeted between the years 2010-2015. As more information is received I will pass it along to you in a future email newsletter update.

  • Ogden Avenue from River Road in Naperville to I355 in Lisle- Resurfacing $5,300,000
  • Ogden Avenue at IL Route 53 overpass - New bridge deck $2,450,000
  • Roosevelt Road from approximately Route 53 to Finley Road - Resurfacing $1,350,000
  • 22nd Street from Butterfield Road intersection to IL 83 (Kingery Hwy) – Additional lanes $15,332,000
  • IL Route 53 from North Avenue to St. Charles Road - Additional lanes, bridge reconstruction along with land acquisition $16,000,000
  • IL Route 53 from Madison Street south approximately 1.58 miles – Resurfacing $450,000 *Spring repair project
  • IL Route 53 at Parkview Boulevard and Surrey Lane – Intersection reconstruction including left turn lanes & traffic signal $1,500,000
  • IL Route 53 from Roosevelt Road south to Warrenville Road – Resurfacing $3,200,000
  • IL Route 53 Tributary #4 North of Bemis Road (Glen Crest Creek) – Culvert Replacement $700,000
  • IL Route 53 at Butterfield Road east to I355– Intersection reconstruction, land acquisition, Phase II Engineering study and repaving of roadway $17,710,000
  • IL Route 53 and St. Joseph Creek (.2 miles north of Ogden Avenue) – Land Acquisition and bridge replacement - $900,000
  • IL Route 56 (Butterfield Road) at East Branch DuPage River and at I355 – Bridge Joint Repair $35,000

I hope you have found this information useful and that it addresses some of the road issues that many of us have been concerned about for years. In the meantime, should you encounter damage to your vehicle as a result of hazardous road conditions, you may file a claim with the Illinois Department of Transportation seeking reimbursement for covered repairs. You may file your claim by calling 847-705-4401. To report road conditions that need attention or repair, such as potholes, please call the local District #1, Schaumburg office at 847-705-4000 and give them exact location details.

As always, I am honored to have the opportunity to represent you in Springfield and pleased to hear from you with your concerns and thoughts. Please call me at my local district office at 630-858-8855. I would enjoy the chance to speak with you directly at any time you wish to call.

Sincerely,

Sandra M. Pihos
State Rep. 42nd District