Submitted By
Rob Cole, Assistant Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) Update and Discussion: Utility Crossings, Drainage, Bridge Sidewalk and Road Widths
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Overview
Overview
As discussed at the February 18, 2015 meeting of the Village Board, a series of Village Board Study Session are being held to allow Village Staff to present information related to elements of the future reconstruction of the I-290 through Oak Park. As a part of this meeting, information will be presented related to:
* Village infrastructure for water and sewer utilities that cross underneath I-290;
* A brief overview of I-290 drainage through Oak Park; and
* A recommendation related to bridges which cross over the I-290 in Oak Park and the sidewalk and road width improvements, including the Home Avenue bridge, that are proposed as part of the reconstruction project. It is noted that this discussion does not include aesthetic design of these bridge crossings, as that topic will be addressed at a later date.
It is also noted that comment site has been opened on the Village website related to the recommended sidewalk widths. Residents are encouraged to review the information at the link and share their comments on the sidewalk recommendations through Monday, April 27, 2015 at noon. The site can be found at www.oak-park.us/ikesidewalks
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
There will be a series of Village Board Study Session continuing throughout 2015 in order to provide an opportunity for discussion and consensus related to the reconstruction of I-290. The conclusion of these discussions will be to develop a draft Letter of Intent with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The final Letter of Intent will be presented to the Village Board for formal approval at the conclusion of the Study Sessions. This incremental approach was established as part of the February 18, 2015 discussion with th...
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