Construction work at the Tower Building in downtown Elgin will require the one-day closure of a street.

Elgin’s Tower Building

The city of Elgin’s key alerts this week include the news that North Grove Avenue will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 13, from Chicago Street to just before the Chase driveway. The sidewalk on the west side of the street (by Chase) will still be open.

Once this work is complete, the full closure will be removed and southbound traffic will be able to travel on Grove Avenue. Northbound traffic on Grove Avenue will need to use the detour to access businesses on that street.

Other traffic alerts this week (Sept. 12 to Sept. 18, 2016) include the following.

Bluff City Basin Work Continues

The project area of Bluff City Boulevard will be reduced to one lane of traffic at times as pipes are extended across the roadway. Flaggers will be used to control traffic, and delays are expected. The city advises drivers take alternate routes.

Eagle Heights Rehab

Traffic delays on Royal Boulevard from Tyler Creek to McLean Boulevard this week. Alternate routes are advised.

Other Expected Delays

• Nesler Road from South Street to Bode Road
• Weld Road from Randall Road to approximately 1,000 feet north of Randall Road (near Hobby Lobby)

More Elgin Road Updates

• Approximately 120 trees have been installed along South St., which is half of the trees that will be installed by the end of the project. Irrigation is nearly complete, and light poles and associated electric continue to be installed. This week, crews are expected to complete additional concrete work (curb, gutter, drive approaches), as well as lay pavement binder.
• Crews are expected to complete pouring sidewalks on the north side of Highland this week. Once clean up is complete in that area, traffic on Highland Ave. bridge will be shifted to the south side of the bridge. Work will also continue on the southeast quadrant of Chicago and State St., with sidewalk replacement following the completion of underground work.

About City of Elgin Road Work

The city of Elgin uses multiple media to keep residents informed during construction season.

• General Overview: A comprehensive list of projects is listed on cityofelgin.org/construction. Maps, bid documents, status updates and letters to impacted residents will be posted as they become available for each project.
• Weekly Updates: Email updates provide a snapshot of active construction projects, including anticipated displays. The email updates will also be promoted through the city Facebook page and Twitter account.
• Daily Updates : Follow daily construction updates on Twitter @ElginRoadAlerts. Download the Elgin 311 mobile app for iPhone or Android to view @ElginRoadAlerts and receive real-time alerts for major traffic delays.
• Immediate questions? Call, email or send a mobile app request to Elgin 311. Our knowledgeable 311 Citizen Advocates can answer your questions in English or Spanish.

SOURCE: city of Elgin news release