How long is construction of the Central Business District going to take?
Five (5) construction stages have been identified as part of the Central Business District Street Resurfacing and Streetscape Program. Underground utility, watermain, and sewer upgrades are scheduled to be completed in the Fall of each year, with the surface streetscape, roadway, lighting, and other “visible” work to be completed the following Spring. The completion of the entire staged project is slated for the end of the 2011 construction season.

Why is there construction on my street?
The City of Elgin is currently replacing watermain and other underground utilities to the older downtown Central Business District as part of its 5-year Central Business District Street Resurfacing and Streetscape Program.

How do I get to a business when a street is closed?
Provided on this website under Detour Routes, you can find information directing traffic during the construction process as well as onsite signage for pedestrian access.

Is construction going to be divided up into pieces?
Five (5) construction stages have been identified as part of the Central Business District Street Resurfacing and Streetscape Program. Underground utility, watermain, and sewer upgrades are scheduled to be completed in the Fall of each year, with the surface streetscape, roadway, lighting, and other “visible” work to be completed the following Spring. The completion of the entire staged project is slated for the end of the 2011 construction season. The stages can be viewed under the Exhibits section of this website.

Where should I park if construction is being conducted on my street this week?
Information is provided on the Where to Park link of this website, which also indicates any effected on-street parking during a particular stages construction. Please feel free to navigate there now for additional information on the three (3) free public parking garages located within the CBD, as well as any on-street parking that may be affected due to construction.

Can I still park on my street if there is construction slated for my area this week?
If there are not any indications on the Where to Park link of this website, then there should be access for parking, in most cases as posted.

Who should I contact if I am having service outages or any other issues?
If you follow the provided link to the Contact Us page, there is a dedicated 24 -hour Hotline available for this project, as well as the Construction Management Consultants contact information, the City of Elgin Engineer’s contact information, as well as a form; which can be used to submit e-mail requests.

Can I put a sign outside my business to help people find out where to park to come in?
During construction, on-street signage will be provided to direct pedestrians, patrons, and residents.

Is there a construction office that I can go to, or a person to contact to get more specific information about the project or additional information?
The construction office for the Construction Management Consultant is located in the back of the Downtown Neighborhood Association’s office at the Clock Tower building. See the Contact Us link on this website for more information.

What’s the final project going to look like when it’s completed?
There will be several still renderings of the proposed surface improvements along with a video animation of each stage provided under the Your New Downtown link, which can be downloaded and viewed from your computer.

Where there previous meetings regarding the construction in the Central Business District?
The City of Elgin has held three (3) interactive public involvement meetings over the past 10-months regarding this project. Archived presentations that were given can be viewed by going to the Presentations link provided on this website.

Are there locations defined for landscaping, benches, and brick pavers throughout the project?
The proposed improvements can be viewed under the Exhibits link of this website which shows the location of the surface and streetscape improvements.

Is there a forecast or project schedule so I know when work is going begin near my business?
Construction Updates are provided each week and can be viewed on this website, in the local paper, as well as posted throughout downtown.

Where’s the best place to park downtown during construction?
Information is provided on the Where to Park link of this website, which also indicates any effected on-street parking during a particular stages construction. Please feel free to navigate there now for additional information on the three (3) free public parking garages located within the CBD, as well as any on-street parking that may be affected due to construction.

Where can I find information about upcoming construction?
Construction Updates are provided each week and can be viewed on this website, in the local paper, as well as posted throughout downtown.