Expect Delays, Road Closures: Glenwood Avenue Water Main Project Under Way

JOLIET, IL - Postponed work on the Glenwood Avenue Water Main Improvement Project that was originally expected to begin on June 5 is officially under way.

Construction consists of installing a new water main on Glenwood Avenue (Woodlawn to Wilcox), Wilcox (Douglas to Glenwood), and Midland (Glenwood to Campbell). Work kicked off this week and should take approximately six months.

During the span, residents should expect lane closures and other traffic flow modifications, according to local officials. The contractor, Austin Tyler Construction Company, will take measures to ensure residents are able to get in and out of driveways.

Through Nov. 30, 2017, Waste Management will conduct trash, recycling, and yard waste pick-up between 6 and 7 a.m.

"It is recommended that you put all items for pick-up at the curb the night before your regularly scheduled collection day," officials said. "Brief interruptions to water service will be necessary during the project. Additional notifications will be distributed prior to disruption of water service."

Anyone with questions about the project, or infrastructure program should call Ryan Liang at the Department of Public Utilities at 815-724-4212.