The project is located in St. Charles, IL and centers on the intersection of IL Route 64 (Main Street) and Randall Road. This project is necessary to meet the demand of increased traffic volumes due to recent growth and development in the area and to improve safety through the intersection. The proposed improvement is scheduled to be completed in 265 working days, covering two construction seasons. The project limits on Randall Road are from approximately 1700 feet north of Dean Street to 500 feet south Oak Street and includes the reconstruction of the intersections at Dean Street and Oak Street. Construction limits on IL Rte.64 (Main Street) will be from approximately 1800 feet west of Randall Road to 1500 feet east of Randall Road.

The work will include the widening of both roadways to include exclusive right turn lanes and double left turn lanes. IL Rte. 64 will have two through-lanes in each direction and Randall Road will have three through-lanes in each direction. New pavement will be constructed as either 10-inch PCC or 14-inch Super pave HMA depending on the location. Extensive infrastructure relocations including water mains and storm sewers will be required. Numerous public utilities will also need to be relocated. New sidewalks and bike paths will be constructed along with a ninety-foot long pedestrian underpass at the north end of the project. New street lighting, traffic signals with interconnection and emergency preemption systems, and raised landscaped medians are also planned. Several storm water detention facilities will be constructed as part of this project and will be tied into the storm sewer improvements. Landscaping and restoration will be as required within the project limits.

The overall improvement will be constructed in three major traffic control stages with several sub-stages at the intersection itself. An at-grade railroad crossing owned by the Union Pacific Railway, located on Randall Road south of Dean Street will also be reconstructed. Maintaining adequate ingress and egress to the businesses located within the project limits is considered a major component in the overall success of the project and will require special attention. Maintenance of traffic will be monitored and attempts to help improve unduly compromised traffic flow, will be made.

The County has retained the services of V3 Companies of Illinois (V3) to provide the services of Project Management/Resident Engineering. These services will include business and public coordination, contract administration, monitoring maintenance of traffic, construction observation for adherence to specifications, checking contractor’s layout, measurement of quantities of completed work and project documentation on a daily basis.

Community Coordination Approach

It is clear that one of the most important aspects of this improvement will be listening to the needs of, and coordination with, the residents and business owners affected by the construction activities. The Resident Engineer and his staff will work with those impacted to ensure access during construction and to keep those affected, informed of the project’s status by newsletters and/or updates on this project website.

The Resident Engineer and his staff will work with, and respond to the concerns or special needs of residents and business owners to minimize the impacts of unexpected delays.

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