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Committee of the Whole signals support for $2.4 million rehabilitation of Route 41 pedestrian bridge
Summary
Highland Park staff briefed the Committee of the Whole on options for the Route 41 pedestrian bridge and the committee indicated consensus for a $2.4M rehabilitation — a fully city-funded option — rather than a $10.3M reconstruction that would have qualified for $2M of ITEP funds. Staff will refine design and report back at a May 18 workshop.
The Committee of the Whole for the City of Highland Park on March 30, 2026 signaled consensus to pursue a ~$2.4 million rehabilitation of the Route 41 pedestrian bridge rather than a full reconstruction estimated at about $10.3 million.
City Manager Newford told the committee that timing is sensitive: "we've got ITEP funding that's involved and the letting is tentatively scheduled for April," and staff emphasized that the $2 million ITEP grant can be used only for a full reconstruction, not for a rehabilitation. Newford said, "The 2,000,000 of ITEP funds can not be used for rehab. We've tried, but unfortunately, that can't be." That limitation makes the rehabilitation a 100% city expense, while reconstruction would reduce the…
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