The project is currently in final design engineering. The project team is finalizing the land acquisition required (easements and right-of-way) to complete the intersection widening improvements and dry land bridge replacement. The project has received 3 million dollars in Surface Transportation Program (STP) local funding for both the intersection improvements ($1,500,000) and dry land bridge replacement ($1,500,000) Design engineering is anticipated to be completed in 2024.
Phase II Design Engineering began in January 2022 and is anticipated to be completed by the fall/winter of 2023. Phase II entails the final design of the project, including but not limited to; traffic signal, additional left and right-turn lanes, and identify and secure land for temporary and permanent use. This phase will also determine the final design of the structural support (i.e. land bridge) required for the east leg of the intersection.
The Village is actively seeking grant funding for Phase III Construction.
The drilling of the geotechnical soil borings will commence on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. This will most likely cause lane closures on February 8th and February 9th for the borings that require it.
Lane closure locations are shown on the map below.
The drilling of the geotechnical soil borings has been postponed. The new start date for this work, which will cause lane closures, is to be determined. An update will be posted once a date is established.
The Village is beginning the final design process, Phase II, for the 143rd Street and John Humphrey intersection project. As a part of this process, the consultant’s contractor will start drilling for soil borings on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at John Humphrey Drive and 143rd Street. The contractor will have two drill crews at various locations around the intersection for two days. Lane closures will most likely occur on January 27, 2022 for the borings that require it. On Friday, January 28, 2022, soil boring work will be on the north side of 143rd Street and lane closures will not be necessary.
Lane closure locations are shown on the map below.
The Village of Orland Park is nearing completion of a Phase I Engineering Study for the improvements at the intersection of, 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive. The project will modernize the traffic signals at the intersection and provide dual left-turn lanes in the eastbound and westbound directions, as well as, new right-turn lanes for the northbound and southbound movements. The improvements will reduce travel delays and improve safety at this heavily traveled intersection. Pedestrian improvements including activated pedestrian signals and ADA sidewalk ramps will also be included. In addition, an existing dry land bridge that supports the southern portion of the eastern leg of the intersection will be expanded to reduce the occurrence of differential settlement of the pavement that has resulted in a recurring uneven riding surface over time. The project will improve mobility and community access to La Grange Road and the Orland Square Mall regional shopping center.
It is anticipated that Phase II Engineering Study will start in early 2021 after the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) accepts the Phase I report. The construction funding for this project is not available yet. The Village staff is working with IDOT, Southwest Conference of Mayors, and various grants to get funding for the improvements and bridge expansion.