Route 59 Multi Use Paths Project

Current Status:

Preliminary engineering design is nearly complete. A Project Development Report was submitted to IDOT in early July 2025. Additional funding was secured using Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funding which will pay for 80% of Final Engineering, Construction, and Construction Engineering. Final Engineering will begin in late 2026.

Past Status:

A public meeting was held on Thursday, October 12, 2022. See Public Notice (PDF).

Location:

Route 59 between Batavia Road and Continental/Meadow Avenue.

Scope of Work:

In January 2016, City Council adopted Addendum No. 1 to the Bikeway Implementation Plan which was originally adopted by City Council in November 2010.   The segment of Route 59 from Batavia Road to Continental/Meadow is the highest priority identified in the addendum due to multiple factors such as: vehicle speed limit, traffic volume, accidents and accessibility. This project will benefit residents by allowing a safe, ADA accessible path to commercial areas, and existing pedestrian routes along Continental and Batavia Road. It will consist of adding paths/sidewalk on both sides of Route 59 from Batavia to Continental/Meadow, installation of handicapped accessible ramps, replacement of existing sidewalk, new storm sewers and the relocation of signs and utility poles.  A small portion of the project segment will require the acquisition of easement.

Expected Construction and Cost Estimate:

2027/2028, $3,200,000

Funding Source:

ITEP (Federal Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program)

General Fund