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Traffic Restrictions and Driveway Access Limits on Bishop & Brown Streets During Construction

The City of West Chicago’s Bishop Street and Brown Street Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project is underway, with substantial completion anticipated by August 2025, weather permitting. Construction activities will occur along Bishop Street from Forest Avenue to Brown Street, and along Brown Street from Bishop Street to Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59). During construction, motorists traveling in the project area may experience temporary traffic restrictions and limited driveway access during work hours. Construction is scheduled to take place during the following times:
  • During the regular school year: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
  • During summer break: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
All streets will remain open to traffic at the end of each workday. Mail delivery, package delivery, and waste collection services are not expected to be disrupted.

Impacted Resident Notifications & Overnight Street Parking

Impacted property owners have been provided with detailed project information. Any necessary future updates will be communicated directly by City staff or the City’s authorized contractors and consultants.

Overnight Street Parking

A blanket overnight parking permit is in place for residents affected by construction. All other local parking restrictions and signage shall be obeyed in the construction zone. The City’s Police Department can be reached at (630) 293-2222 for any questions.

Project Details & Contact Information

View additional information regarding project scope, maps, and contact details, by visiting the City’s 2025 Capital Improvement Projects on the City’s website at westchicago.org/public-works/#capitalimprovements.

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