Projects in Naperville
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From small-scale repair and maintenance like the replacement of a sidewalk square to major development, Naperville is constantly evolving. Learn more about the benefits, timelines and impacts of some of the larger projects the City is undertaking now.
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5th Avenue Property
Updates and information about the 13 acres of city-owned land along 5th Avenue near the Naperville Metra Station.
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5G and Small Cell Wireless Facilities
Installation of Small Cell Wireless Facilities to allow for 5G communications is underway in Naperville.
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87th Street Bridge Replacement
The City of Naperville is replacing the 87th Street Bridge over Spring Brook Creek just east of Plainfield-Naperville Road. Replacement is projected to occur in late 2023 or early 2024.
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Affordable Senior and Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Housing Project
This project is focused on expanding quality, affordable housing for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities in Naperville using City-owned property located near the intersection of 10
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Columbia Street Improvement Project
Planning for improvements to Columbia Street is underway, with construction planned for 2024.
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Controlled Burning
The City conducts controlled burning throughout Naperville to restore degraded native vegetation sites to a healthy condition.
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Cress Creek Sewer Rehabilitation
This project takes place March-September 2024, installing cleanouts and rehabilitating sanitary sewers in Cress Creek from Mill Street and Heatherton Drive and from Ogden Avenue to Bauer Road.
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Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Ongoing improvements in Downtown Naperville are part of the multi-year Downtown: Progress in Progress initiative that focuses on continued growth and improvements in the downtown area.
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Downtown Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project
The Downtown Washington Street Bridge, located between Aurora Avenue and Chicago Avenue, is more than 40 years old and in need of replacement due to its deteriorated condition.
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Downtown Wayfinding Master Plan
The goal of Downtown Wayfinding Plan is to create a welcoming environment and help guide motorists and pedestrians to their destinations.
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Electrical Cable Injection Project
The Electric Utility will continue to upgrade aging underground electrical cable in several subdivisions.
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Lead Service Line Replacement
Naperville is aggressively embarking on a major initiative to replace all known lead service lines in the City.
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North Aurora Road Improvement Project
The City has been working on two projects to improve the North Aurora Road corridor between Illinois Route 59 and Eola Road.
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Public Art Survey
A community survey was conducted in October 2024 to obtain feedback that will be used to help guide decisions on upcoming public art projects.
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River Road and Aurora Avenue Water Main Replacement
Work begins in May to replace water main on River Road between Aurora Avenue and the railroad tracks and on Aurora Avenue between River Road and Wild Cherry Road.
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Streambank Stabilization Project
The purpose of the project is to restore and stabilize the riverbank along the West Branch of the DuPage River to assure long-term integrity of the City's South-Central Interceptor Sewer.
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Sylvan Circle & E. Porter Avenue Watermain and Roadway Improvement Project
Planning for improvements to Sylvan Circle and E. Porter Avenue are underway, with construction tentatively planned for 2024.
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Van Buren Parking Deck Maintenance
Maintenance work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 3. Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, all work should be complete, and all parking spaces reopened by the end of October 2024.