Will County Gazette

Construction work on the Chicago Street Corridor in Joliet continued through the week of August 4, with several visible changes for pedestrians and motorists. According to city officials, construction fencing has been removed from sidewalks throughout most of the area, except in front of the library. All four shade structures in the square have been completed, and electrical primary ducts have been installed to Ottawa Street.

For the week of August 11, masons are scheduled to continue stone placement work in the city square. Electrical crews will keep working on installing light foundations and controllers within the square. Electricians are also continuing installation of city fiber optic conduits along Washington Street, which will keep parking restricted in that area.

Work at the entrance to the Ottawa Street Parking Garage is expected as well. City officials note that concrete placements will require a closure at this location, with advance notice to be provided once scheduling is confirmed.

The city reports that sidewalk fencing has now been removed where streetscape improvements are nearly finished. The new shade structures can now be seen in their final form. Masonry work has started on the gathering area located on the north side of the square.

"Construction fencing has been removed along the sidewalks in all areas except in front of the library," according to a statement from city officials.

"All four shade structures in the square are now complete," they added.

"Electrical primary ducts have been installed to Ottawa Street," said city representatives.

"Masons will continue with stone placement work in the city square," officials stated regarding upcoming tasks.

"Electrical work to install light foundations and controllers will continue in the square," they noted about ongoing efforts.

"Electricians will continue with installation of city fiber optic conduits along Washington Street. Parking in this area will remain restricted," said officials about restrictions affecting local drivers.

"Work at the entrance to the Ottawa Street Parking Garage can be expected. Concrete placements will require a closure, and advance notice of that closure will be provided once the timing is established," according to city staff.