Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road, and Church Road Improvements

PROJECT BACKGROUND

This project has been planned for many years as the ultimate build-out of Farnsworth Ave and Bilter Road for the sections covered in this contract. The project is located on Farnsworth Ave from I-88 interchange to the lane drop approximately 700 feet south of Butterfield Rd, Bilter Rd from Church Road intersection to the west leg of Premium Outlets Blvd and Church Rd from approximately 220 feet north of the Bilter Rd intersection to approximately 800 feet south of the Bilter Intersection in the City of Aurora, Kane County, IL. The gross and net length is 9,134 ft (1.73 miles).

The project consists of widening and resurfacing Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road, and Church Road to improve traffic safety, capacity, and access within the public right-of-way. It includes a new combination of concrete curb and gutter, multi-use paths, sidewalks, storm sewer, traffic signals, and lighting. The project also includes water main relocation, grading, retaining walls, a culvert extension, and tree planting.

PROJECT SCOPE

The work consists of roadway widening and resurfacing approximately 1.73 miles. Farnsworth Ave is widening from a 4-lane section to a 6-lane section consistent with the cross-section found north of Butterfield Road. Bilter Road generally widens from a 2-lane cross-section to a 4-lane cross-section and Church Road is widening from a 2-lane cross-section to a 3-lane cross-section. The work will typically include the removal and replacement of existing pavement, installation of new water main, storm sewer, sidewalk, ADA ramps, bike path, lighting, and traffic signals along with work including signing, intersection radii widening, pavement marking, landscaping, and all other collateral work necessary to complete the project under the plans.

Much of the work is related to the new Hollywood Casino Aurora development that is underway. However, the City has been planning for all the roadwork needed in that area through 2050, not just the casino. Additionally, the City owns land to the east on Bilter that will eventually be developed (mixed uses/housing).

SCHEDULE

To be updated upon project start. The current anticipated start date for preliminary construction work is December 2024, with substantial completion around November 2025

PUBLIC COMMENT

We encourage comments throughout this project. Questions or comments may be directed to:

Brian Witkowski, P.E. New Development Engineer

City of Aurora Development Services Center

77 S Broadway Aurora IL 60507-2067

630 256-3200

WitkowskiB@aurora.il.us