Jackson Street Bridge Improvement Phase II Engineering

FAU 297, Jackson Street At Des Plaines River, Phase II Project, Will County, Region One/District One. Phase II engineering services are required for the improvement of Jackson Street (Bridge Street) structure over the Des Plaines River. The Consultant’s work is expected to consist of preparing contract plans, specifications, and estimates for the superstructure replacement of the existing Jackson Street bascule bridge over the Des Plaines River. The Consultant’s work includes topographic survey, drainage design, bridge & approach roadway lighting as well as other structural tasks as determined by the department. The proposed improvement will consist of replacing and rehabilitation of the existing bridge superstructure and deck, repairing the steel superstructure components, cleaning and painting the steel superstructure, and substructure rehabilitation. In addition to that, the consultant’s scope will include replacing some of the electromechanical and electrical components of the bascule bridge, geometric improvements to the approach roadway and intersections between Bluff Street and Joliet Street, traffic and gate signals upgrades and safety enhancements.