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Committee approves phase‑1 design services for Wilmington–Peotone Road amid resident concerns about truck traffic and right‑of‑way
Summary
The committee approved a professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Co. for design of Wilmington–Peotone Road; members noted strong public emotion about truck traffic and safety, discussed passing lanes, wide shoulders and potential right‑of‑way impacts and were told further public meetings and state participation are planned.
The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee approved a supplemental professional services agreement to begin design (phase 1) for the Wilmington–Peotone Road corridor. The contract with Alfred Benesch & Company covers design engineering on the segment from U.S. Route 4552 to Center Road (Section 25-00116-16-PV).
Members said the 16-plus mile corridor has provoked a wide range of public comment, with…
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