Traffic signal modernization at the intersection of FAU 2690 (wolf road) and palmer avenue in the city of northlake

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation a formula grant of $245,530.86 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 23, 2025. The funding supports traffic signal modernization at the intersection of FAU 2690 (Wolf Road) and Palmer Avenue in the City of Northlake, Illinois. The project encompasses removal and replacement of existing traffic signal equipment, installation of accessible pedestrian traffic signal improvements, cabinet wiring, additional controller programming, handholes and conduit installation, and heavy-duty handholes. The grant also funds ancillary infrastructure improvements including sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter replacement, and pavement markings.

This infrastructure improvement project reflects the Highway Planning and Construction program's broad mandate to support transportation safety enhancements and multimodal network improvements at the state and local level. The project advances both traffic safety objectives and accessibility standards through modern signal equipment and pedestrian-focused design features, consistent with the program's emphasis on comprehensive transportation infrastructure development and preservation across participating states.

Project description

Removal and replacement of the existing traffic signal equipment, accessible pedestrian traffic signal improvements, cabinet wiring, additional controller programming, handholes, conduit, heavy duty handholes, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter replacement and pavement markings.