The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has programed a $4.8 million roadway resurfacing improvements along Route 6 (162nd Street) from Carol Avenue in Harvey east to Torrence Avenue in Calumet City. This work is being completed as part of IDOT’s Proposed Highway & Multimodal Improvement Program, under IDOT Contract 62T57. 

The project scope consists of pavement resurfacing with hot-mix asphalt, pavement patching, driveway removal and replacement, combination curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, ADA ramp improvements, drainage and utility structure adjustments/reconstruction, restoration, pavement markings, signage, traffic signal pedestrian button upgrades, traffic signal detector loop replacement and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project. 

The contractor will require travel lanes be closed at times to facilitate the required improvements. At least 1 travel lane in each direction shall be maintained throughout the project duration. 

Some of the driveways within the project limit will be removed and replaced as part of the improvements.  There will be short durations when access to driveways will be impeded while work is being completed. Temporary access to properties will be provided via temporary stone at the close of each working day.  The contractor will provide residents with further notice of the work through door hanger placards, which will be posted prior to work on any driveway.  

The project is scheduled to begin in April 2024, and will continue through the summer with substantial complete anticipated in October 2024.

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