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Public works and engineering deliver project updates for Junction Way, Edson Road and downtown rebuild
Summary
Village staff reported that notice to proceed for Junction Way is expected on or before May 6, Edson Road cost estimates are under review (seal coat and HMA), and downtown Main Street contractors have returned contracts pending a few documents before preconstruction; IDOT temporary access and stormwater permitting steps are underway.
Matt (speaker 8) provided a multi‑project status report. He said the "Notice proceed date is on or before May 6, so we'll see what they have for a schedule there when they're starting." Staff also reported cost estimates for Edson Road improvements (seal coat, mill and overlay) and confirmed the village received a temporary access permit from IDOT for work on downtown Main Street; staff are working on additional right‑of‑way and stormwater permits required for construction.
Board members asked about bid timing and potential cost impacts; staff cautioned that bids could come in higher than grant assumptions and discussed options to remove lower‑priority amenities if necessary to protect grant scoring. The board signaled support to proceed to bid where required and requested staff continue negotiating outstanding contractor documents for the downtown rebuild.
