Construction Update (from Public Works):

Last week, crews made the following progress:

Began the first stage of roadway patching on N. Harrison Street between Algonquin Road and Front Street. Crews will complete this work in two stages to keep access open to businesses.

Finished pouring the footings and foundation walls for the control building at the lift station* site at the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Center Street. The construction team also began installing interior piping inside the lift station wet well.

Began installing the 24” sanitary sewer on La Fox River Drive to make the final connection into the lift station.

*A facility used to move wastewater from lower to higher elevation.

Next week, the contractor will be working on the following projects:

Completing landscaping on S. Harrison Street between Algonquin Road and Washington Street.

Finishing the second stage of pavement patching and sidewalk on N. Harrison Street.

Continuing sanitary sewer work on La Fox River Drive.

Pouring the slab on grade** for the control building and completing all interior piping inside the lift station wet well.

**A type of foundation

Detours and Closures

N. Harrison Street from Algonquin Road to Front Street is closed. All businesses along N. Harrison Street between Front and Edward streets are open and accessible from Edward Street. During the middle of next week, access to businesses will be switched to Front Street.

La Fox River Drive between Main Street/Route 31 and Center Street, as well as Center Street north of La Fox River Drive, are closed. These closures will remain in place through next month.

Please refer to the map below to detour around the closures. Thank you again for your continued cooperation and patience.

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