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Hickory Street Bridge start delayed; pedestrian fence deferred to spring 2026
Summary
Village Engineer Andrew Rudd told council that the Hickory Street Bridge project will begin Aug. 25 but cannot be completed in October due to an Amtrak easement delay; installation of a pedestrian guard fence likely will wait until spring 2026.
Village Engineer Andrew Rudd updated the council on the Hickory Street Bridge during the Public Service Committee report. Rudd said the project will start Aug. 25 after delays related to securing an easement from Amtrak, but the project will not finish in October as previously expected. He said the pedestrian guard fence cannot be installed during the current construction window because a concrete ceiling must be completed for the handrail; that work will likely occur in spring 2026.
Manager Faulkner and staff explained the schedule changes were tied to easement timing and construction sequencing rather than a change in scope. Council members did not record objections but noted the schedule shift for public information.
