Village moves forward with design for Douglas Road sidewalk gap, relocation of ComEd poles under discussion

The Village Board on June 25 approved a public-service authorization for design engineering of a sidewalk gap project along the Douglas Road corridor, where staff said worn pedestrian paths indicate demand for a formal sidewalk.

Director Wolf told the board staff identified the corridor from Montgomery Road south to an existing business and have worked with the St. Paul Cemetery Group on an extension plan. He said EEI and staff have been coordinating with ComEd on a pole-relocation plan that will be part of moving the project forward.

A trustee praised staff for tackling the project, saying the worn path was “very close to the road.” Board members approved moving forward with design engineering; staff said they will proceed once the remaining approvals and arrangements — including ComEd pole relocations — are in place.

Next steps: EEI will perform design engineering and staff will continue coordination with ComEd and the cemetery group. No construction contract or funding appropriation was approved at the June 25 meeting.