Irving Park Road resurfacing begins Sept. 8

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that patching and resurfacing of Irving Park Road (Illinois 19) from 25^th Avenue to Des Plaines River Road, in Schiller Park, will begin, weather permitting, Tuesday, Sept. 8. ​

To complete the work, Irving Park Road will be reduced from two to one lane in both directions between Wagner Avenue and Wesley Terrace. ​

The $2.3 million project, which also consists of constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, replacing deteriorated curbs and drainage improvements, is anticipated to be completed in late November. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

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