UPDATED NOTIFICATION
August 10, 2023
Mill Street Bridge to Temporarily Open until Phase Three Begins
The project's second phase was completed on August 10, and the next step is not set to begin until after Montgomery Fest. The bridge will reopen temporarily beginning August 10 through the fest, which starts on Friday, August 18. The next phase is lighting, requiring complete vehicle and pedestrian traffic closure. No date for phase three
The bridge will remain open for pedestrian traffic during Montgomery Fest. Please direct all questions regarding road construction and project status to the Public Works Department at 630-896-9241.
UPDATED NOTIFICATION
July 19, 2023
Mill Street Bridge to Close for Phase Two Construction on Monday, July 24
Beginning Monday, July 24, the Mill Street Bridge (Mill St. between River St. and Rt. 25) in the village's downtown riverside area will close for the next phase of improvements. The bridge initially closed on June 27 for the first phase of a three-phase project, estimated to take up to two months.
The Mill Street Bridge repairs include reinforcement, painting, rail improvements, and planned electrical upgrades. The project is part of the Village's capital improvement projects to provide and maintain high-quality infrastructure for the community. Following the project's second phase (painting), the village will reopen the bridge if there is any time between contractors. Staff is working hard to complete construction quickly to ensure the bridge is ready for pedestrian traffic during the upcoming Montgomery Fest, August 18-20.
UPDATED NOTIFICATION
July 5, 2023
Mill Street Bridge to Temporarily Open until Phase Two Begins
The project's first phase was completed on July 5, and the next step is set to begin in approximately 7-10 days. The bridge will reopen temporarily from July 5 through July 11. The next phase is painting, requiring complete vehicle and pedestrian traffic closure.
As with any project, the Village aims to complete the work on time or ahead of schedule. The goal is to open for pedestrian traffic during Montgomery Fest and vehicle traffic shortly after.
Please direct all questions regarding road construction and project status to the Public Works Department at 630-896-9241.
ROAD CLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
June 27, 2023
Location: Mill Street Bridge - Mill Street between River St. & Rt. 25
Estimated Project Length: Approximately two months
Beginning Tuesday, June 27, the Mill Street Bridge (Mill St. between River St. and Rt. 25) in the Village's downtown riverside area will close for improvements. During most of the project's two-month duration, the bridge will remain closed to vehicle traffic. It will remain closed to pedestrian traffic for several project phases to ensure safety. The Mill Street Bridge repairs include reinforcement, painting, rail improvements, and planned electrical upgrades. The project is part of the Village's capital improvement projects to provide and maintain high-quality infrastructure for the community.
Detour signage in the area will reroute traffic north towards the Ashland Bridge. Those traveling from the Village's far west (Orchard Rd.) or east (Ogden Ave.) may use Route 30 to cross the Fox River. All downtown businesses, including, but not limited to, Atrevete Confections, Gray's Mill Estate, George's Family Restaurant, and The Russ Stop Food Truck Park, will remain open during construction. We encourage residents to continue to patronize these businesses during the bridge closure. The Village plans to reopen the bridge if scheduled contractor work allows at certain times during the project.