This week, the contractor installed temporary signals at IL 59 and 143rd St and began embankment work. The contractor also continued rock fill placement in Fletcher Lake, retaining wall installation, compensatory storage excavation, and bridge foundation work.
Next week, the contractor plans to continue rock fill placement in Fletcher Lake, retaining wall installation, compensatory storage excavation, and embankment work. The contractor will implement pre-stage traffic control on IL 59 and begin median removal on IL 59 and aggregate subgrade improvements on IL 126 and Naperville Road.
To view near real time views of construction progress, please check out the Webcam Feed on the Gallery Page.
Thank you for your interest in the 143rd Street East Extension Improvements. Stay tuned to the website for future updates.
Please drive carefully through the construction zone, refrain from cell phone use, and watch for equipment and workers.