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Villa Park board declines to approve nearly $1 million phase‑1 engineering contract for Ardmore grade separation

5465098 · July 24, 2025
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Summary

A proposed professional engineering agreement with CDM Smith for up to $997,733 to perform phase 1 engineering for a Union Pacific grade separation at Ardmore Avenue failed after trustees questioned total project cost and long-term funding prospects; residents urged pursuing a pedestrian-only alternative.

The Village Board on July 23 voted down a resolution to approve a professional engineering agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for phase 1 preliminary engineering services for a proposed Union Pacific Railroad grade separation at Ardmore Avenue, an agreement not to exceed $997,733 (agenda item 13g).

Manager Rivas summarized that the village previously performed a feasibility study identifying Ardmore as the most suitable location for a grade separation and that the village had received…

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