This site will provide useful information throughout the reconstruction process, as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is committed to keeping you informed with up-to-date information on the 159th Street Roadway Reconstruction Project in Harvey, IL.

Project Overview

IDOT will reconstruct the 159th St. roadway between the Tristate Tollway (I-294) and Halsted St. (IL Rt. 1) in Harvey, IL. The 2.18 miles of old pavement will be replaced with new concrete pavement. The completed project will provide two lanes of traffic in each direction, medians and dual left turn lanes at select intersections. Improved traffic flow will also be aided by interconnected traffic signals, improved lighting and new drainage. Improvements, such as five full Traffic Signal Corners, will also be made on Dixie Hwy, Wood St, Carse Avenue, and Halsted St. intersecting with 159th St.

This project will be constructed under traffic with at least one lane of traffic remaining open in each direction at all times. Drivers should expect delays through the work zone during construction. This project will be completed in conjunction with viaduct reconstruction between Halsted St. (IL Rt. 1) and Park Ave. Click here for 159th Street Viaduct Reconstruction website.

Progress Report

Project Photos
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* Building removal at Woodbridge on 159th Street	* Construction workers pour temporary curb and gutter at the east side of 159th Street towards Halsted Street (Illinois Route 1)	* Existing light poles along 159th Street come down
* Installment of storm sewers along Wood St on 159th Street	* Gas line installation on 159th Street	On the first day of pouring concrete, a finishing machine with an auto float paves the concrete
On the first day of pouring concrete, spreader and concrete trucks get the concrete from trucks to grading	On the first day of pouring concrete, the curing/tining machine cuts grooves in the pavement	On the first day of pouring concrete, new pavement on the west side
On the first day of pouring concrete, finishing machine on 159th Street.	On the second day of pouring concrete, trucks and traffic control clean out and stage along 159th Street	On the second day of pouring concrete, trucks set to pour just west of the bridges along 159th Street
UPDATED PROJECT PHOTOS (click on pictures for larger version)

Newsletter

Fall 2009 Newsletter	Spring 2009 Newsletter

Press Releases

September 3, 2009
September 10, 2009 - Southtown Star Newspaper
September 11, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

IDOT Construction Zone

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Other Project Links

If you are a small business and are interested in work on road construction projects with IDOT, click here for information on IDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

If you have a specific project-related question, you can submit your question by visiting IDOT’s website http://www.dot.il.gov/contact.html, and fill out the email form and you will receive a prompt response.

Please note this site is currently under construction and we appreciate your patience while we continue to update this website. Check back periodically for website updates. The Illinois Department of Transportation continues to look forward to your input and support throughout this project.