248th Avenue Improvement
The City has identified the need to improve the portion of 248th Avenue that runs from 95th Street to 103rd Street. The goal of this project is to create a better driving experience for motorists, as well as better recreational experiences for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The project scope will include installing a raised median, putting in left-turn lanes, installing curbs and gutters, as well as installing a new street lighting system. A pedestrian refuge island will be included in the Tall Grass Greenway Trail crossing. Gaps in the current bike path on the west side of 248th Avenue will be connected. Additionally, the City will install a new sidewalk on the east side of the roadway, from 95th Street to 103rd Street.
- Timeline
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Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and last for approximately 12 months.
- Project Update
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April 2026: Design consultant continues to work through project design elements, including design of the noise walls. Parcels identified for right-of-way and easement needs have been appraised. Land appraisals are currently under review, with negotiations expected to begin later this year. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
Current construction activity in the area is related to DuPage Water Commission’s Waterlink project, and will take place throughout the year along 95th Street and 248th Avenue. For additional information regarding this project, visit the City's Waterlink project webpage or the county Waterlink project webpage.
- Community Meetings
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Viewpoints Voting Concludes; All Warranted Noise Walls Approved
Viewpoints voting on the installation of noise walls has concluded for the 248th Avenue road improvement project. Benefited residents (those who live along 248th Avenue and whose properties qualify for a wall under Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards) voted overwhelmingly to approve noise walls at all warranted locations. Viewpoints voting results are now available. The noise walls will be installed when project construction begins.
At its Oct. 4, 2022, meeting, City Council voted unanimously to fund noise walls at locations where the walls met warrants. However, the Council voted not to fund noise walls at locations where the walls did not meet warrants. The certified noise wall analysis shows the locations where the noise wall met all warrants, as well as those locations that did not qualify for a noise wall.
The next step in the project is for Civiltech, the project consultant, to finalize the noise report and submit it to IDOT. In 2023, Phase 2 of the project began, in which Civiltech will complete detailed engineering plans and finalize the design for the noise walls.
Viewpoints Voting Meeting on Sept. 8
On Sept. 8, 2022, the City’s consultant shared a detailed presentation on highway traffic noise concepts and the results of the noise analysis, followed by a question-and-answer session. Attendees also were able to view the many exhibits on display, including information about predicted noise levels and a conceptual rendering of a potential noise wall.
City Council Approves Project Alternative #2
On March 1, 2022, the City Council approved alternative #2 and recommended the City apply for federal funding for the project.
Feb. 3, 2022: 248th Avenue Improvement Project – Noise Assessment Presentation