Potholes on Route 47 to be Filled by Thanksgiving

Route 47 updates provided by Julia Messina, Community Liaison IDOT D-3.

• Storm sewer work continues to the south towards Il 71.  Related work remains and is anticipated to be completed in this area in 2 to 3 weeks, weather permitting.
• East Van Emmon St. has been reopened following completion of the concrete pavement on this side of the intersection.
• A third lane of pavement in the northbound direction, from Hydraulic St. to Washington St. was poured on November 16.  Once all traffic is switched to the new pavement, more normal turning movements will be possible using this third lane. It is anticipated that a traffic switch will take place on November 21 or 22 to the new concrete pavement, from Hydraulic St. to Washington St.  Following the switch, all traffic will be utilizing the new concrete pavement, and removal and excavation will commence on the west side of Il 47.  West Van Emmon St. will be closed to all traffic as part of the traffic switch and will remain closed to allow its reconstruction.  Motorists affected by this closure should plan accordingly. Following the completion of the work at West Van Emmon St., West Fox St. will be closed for its reconstruction, weather permitting.
• Left turns onto and from Hydraulic St. continue to not be allowed.
• Filling potholes and other asphalt repair is scheduled to be done by the Thanksgiving Holiday, in preparation for the winter period.
• Work on the wall separating northbound traffic and the sidewalk, from Hydraulic St. to Van Emmon St., is nearing completion.  Additional work will remain and includes installation of a drainage system and the sidewalk itself.  Work on these elements will take place as weather allows.
• Motorists are advised to be alert for changing conditions as the work progresses.  Motorists are also reminded of the 30 mph speed limit through the work zone and that cell phone use is not allowed in the work zone.