Preliminary engineering for widening and reconstruction of 143RD ST. From wolf road to southwest highway (IL 7) village of orland park

This $5,399,985 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction Program (CFDA 20.205) will fund preliminary engineering for the widening and reconstruction of 143rd Street from Wolf Road to Southwest Highway (IL 7) in the Village of Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois. The project scope includes sidewalk, multi-use path, drainage system, Long Run Creek tributary replacement, retaining walls, intersection improvements, new signal installation, signal consolidation, traffic signal interconnect, Metra commuter lot expansion, and roadway lighting. This grant, awarded on November 8, 2024, supports critical transportation infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for the local community.

Project description

Preliminary engineering for widening and reconstruction of 143RD street from wolf road to southwest highway (IL. 7) in the village of orland park cook county. Road work consisting of sidewalk, multi-use path, new drainage system. Long run creek trib a replacement. Retaining walls, intersection improvements, new signal at crstal tree drive, signal consolidation of SW HWY/143RD ST and union ST./143RD ST. Traffic signal interconnect, southwest HWY metra commuter lot expansion, roadway lighting.