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Reconstruction Of 175th Street Begins, Will Continue Until Fall '25

Work has started to rebuild 175th Street, with traffic changes expected to 75th Street, Ridgeland Avenue and Oak Forest Avenue.

Work is underway to reconstruct 175th Street, officials said.
Work is underway to reconstruct 175th Street, officials said. (David Giuliani/Patch)

TINLEY PARK, IL — Roadwork is underway on 175th Street, with the Village of Tinley Park working in coordination with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways.

The work will reconstruct 175th Street from Oak Park Avenue to approximately 600 feet east of Ridgeland Avenue; Ridgeland Avenue from approximately 600 feet south of 175th Street to Oak Forest Avenue; and Oak Forest Avenue to 1,000 feet northeast of the intersection, Village officials said.

Improvements will include full pavement replacement; storm sewer installation; water main and sanitary main relocation; curb and gutter replacement; ADA ramps, sidewalk and multiuse path construction; and street lighting and traffic signal replacement.

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Work is now underway and will last through fall 2025. During construction, 175th Street, Ridgeland Avenue and Oak Forest Avenue will be restricted to one-way in the eastbound/northbound directions. Westbound 175th Street and southbound Ridgeland Avenue will be closed through work zone limits and traffic detoured via Central Avenue, 167th Street, Oak Park Avenue and 177th Street.

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