Homer Glen 143rd Street and Lemont Road Federal-Aid Intersection

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Overview 

The Village of Homer Glen received authorization from the Will County Governmental League to use Federal Funds for completing safety and operational improvements at the 143rd Street/Lemont Road (State Street) intersection. Improving this intersection had regional significance with the construction of the I-355 interchange at 143rd Street less than one mile to the west. This improvement project included pavement reconstruction and intersection channelization to provide separate left turn lanes in all directions and separate right turn lanes in three directions. 

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Scope

• Prepared an Intersection Design Study and obtained traffic counts to address significant changes in traffic patterns as a result of the I-355 extension

• Multi-stage maintenance of traffic plans, including partial detour to maintain traffic patterns and access during construction

• Prepared a Project Development Report for a Group II Categorical Exclusion to satisfy Federal and State criteria

• Developed a Wetland Technical Report (with sub-consultant) and provided assistance in obtaining a Wetland Bank credit as part of the mitigation plan

• Prepared right–of-way and easement documents, and monitored property negotiation services

• Prepared contract plans and supporting documents for the intersection reconstruction

• Installed roadway lighting and traffic signals

• Construction layout and construction observation

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Results

• Satisfied Federal and State requirements through preparation of a Project Development Report for a Group II Categorical Exclusion

• Assistance in obtaining a Wetland Bank credit as part of the mitigation plan