Elmhurst's Next Big Road Projects: City Plan

ELMHURST, IL – Elmhurst on Monday unveiled its plan for major road projects paid for, at least in part, by gas tax money.

The next one is Brush Hill Road from Euclid Avenue to just past Salt Creek, where Brush Hill becomes Commonwealth Lane. The $1.4 million project is planned for next year.

The section of road in question largely lacks curbs, with its southern edge crumbling. The portion set for improvements does not run by Elmhurst Hospital, which is on Brush Hill, just east of Euclid.

"I believe that (the project) will involve new concrete shoulders to better tuck in the asphalt and really keep that in better condition as we have done with other asphalt projects," City Manager Jim Grabowski told the City Council.

In 2025, Elmhurst plans major improvements at the intersection of York Street and Butterfield Road. (David Giuliani/Patch)

In 2024, the city plans to replace the Park Avenue bridge over Robert Palmer Drive, costing $1 million, according to the city. The project is expected to be similar to this summer's bridge replacement on First Street over Robert Palmer.

In 2025, the city plans to spend $1.9 million to improve the intersection at York Street and Butterfield Road.

"That will be significantly state grant funded," Grabowski said.

Also set for 2025 is the resurfacing of Villa Avenue. Neighboring Villa Park is taking the lead on the project, with Elmhurst set to pay for it after it's done, Grabowski said.

In 2026, the city has scheduled the reconstruction of streets in northwest Elmhurst, costing $2.1 million. The project would include Junior Terrace, Sunrise Road, Mary Court, North Oaklawn Avenue and Belden Avenue (west to Oaklawn).

The work in northwest Elmhurst will involve installing new concrete ribbon curb, replacing manhole frames, improving drainage, and reconstructing the roadway base and asphalt driving surfaces with new asphalt, according to the city. Funding for engineering is proposed for 2024.

In 2027, Elmhurst plans the reconstruction of Cayuga Avenue. The expected price tag is $1.6 million.

Mayor Scott Levin said the city's long-term plan would be reviewed by the council's committees.