The City of West Chicago has officially launched its 2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Program, marking the start of an active construction season focused on improving more than three miles of city streets. Scheduled for substantial completion by August 2025—weather permitting—these projects will create steady work for contractors and trades while modernizing public infrastructure across multiple neighborhoods.
Citywide Street Resurfacing: Scope and Timeline
City of West Chicago reports that the primary component of the program includes resurfacing approximately 3.23 miles of roadway. Construction began in April 2025 and is expected to be substantially complete by September 2025. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Key Dates and Contract Details
Project Advertisement: February 4, 2025
Bid Opening: February 25, 2025
City Council Approval: March 17, 2025
Awarded Contractor: Brother Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Contract Amount: $1,402,603.79
Funding Source: Motor Fuel Tax & Local Funds
Scope of Work
Crews will perform a wide range of tasks:
Pavement milling and patching
Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) resurfacing
Intermittent concrete sidewalk installation and ADA curb ramp upgrades
Intermittent concrete curb and gutter replacement
Storm and sanitary sewer repairs
Sewer structure adjustments and replacements
Parkway restoration
New thermoplastic pavement markings
Targeted Road Segments - The resurfacing efforts will take place across the following locations:
Andrus Drive (Devenport Drive to Bainbridge Boulevard)
Bainbridge Boulevard (Blanchard Lane to Lehman Drive)
Havens Drive (Blanchard Lane to Dead End)
Wyeth Drive (Bainbridge Boulevard to Bainbridge Boulevard)
Culver Lane (Adelia Lane to Camden Drive)
Camden Drive (Adelia Lane to Lehman Drive)
Trillium Trail (Spring Cress Lane to Wild Ginger Lane)
Wild Ginger Lane (Hawthorne Lane to Trillium Trail)
Spring Cress Lane (Trillium Trail to Aster Lane)
Aster Lane (Wild Ginger Lane to Spring Cress Lane)
Cranesbill Lane (Trillium Trail to Aster Lane)
Columbine Lane (Trillium Trail to Aster Lane)
Impacts to Residents and Services
During working hours, residents may experience temporary traffic restrictions and limited driveway access. However, all streets will be reopened at the end of each workday. Mail, package delivery, and waste collection services are expected to continue without interruption.
Bishop and Brown Street Water Main & Street Rehabilitation Project
Another major infrastructure project is also in the pipeline for 2025, focusing on water main and street rehabilitation along Bishop and Brown Streets. While still in preconstruction, this initiative will significantly upgrade underground utilities and roadway surfaces in the area.
Key Dates and Contract Details
Project Advertisement: November 5, 2024
Bid Opening: November 26, 2024
City Council Approval: February 17, 2025
Awarded Contractor: C. Szabo Contracting, Inc.
Contract Amount: $1,699,698.00
Funding Source: Local & CDBG Grants
Scope of Work
This project includes:
Pavement milling
Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) binder and surface course
8” ductile iron water main replacement
Water service replacements
Manhole structure repairs and adjustments
Spot repairs on sewer pipes
Intermittent curb and gutter replacements
Sidewalk removal and replacement
ADA-compliant sidewalk ramp upgrades
Parkway restoration
Thermoplastic pavement markings
Work Areas
Bishop Street (Forest Avenue to Brown Street)
Brown Street (Bishop Street to Neltnor Boulevard/IL-59)
Looking Ahead: Construction Trades and Community Benefits
Both projects represent vital investments in West Chicago’s infrastructure. They also promise a steady demand for skilled trades such as asphalt paving, sewer and water main installation, concrete flatwork, and striping. Crews should anticipate tight timelines, phased closures, and coordination with city agencies to minimize disruptions to residents.
For construction professionals, the season ahead offers opportunities to contribute to projects that will improve traffic flow, accessibility, and utility service reliability across the community. With weather-dependent schedules and detailed coordination requirements, these are high-impact projects that will showcase the capabilities of the selected contractors and crews.