Is it already December 2013?

On November 15, 2012; Techny Road was reopened to both eastbound and westbound traffic, a full year ahead of schedule.  The only remaining major work that still needs to be completed for this project is the installation of the traffic signals at the intersection of Techny Road and Pfingsten Road.  It is currently anticipated that this work will begin around December 10, 2012.  The traffic signals will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to install and should not affect traffic.



Techny Road, west of Western Avenue, looking east.



Techny Road, west of Greenview Road, looking west.



Techny Road, east of Mallard Drive, looking east.

Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Course

Techny Road from Second Street to just west of Pfingsten Road will receive the final layer of asphalt this week.  In addition, all asphalt driveways along this stretch of roadway will also receive their final layer of asphalt.  If weather allows, this work will be completed by Saturday, November 10th. 

Paving Techny Road - South Side

The south side of Techny Road was paved the first half of September.  Since that time, westbound traffic has been moved onto the new pavement and the existing pavement on the north side of Techny Road has been removed.

Techny Road Paving Notice

72" Manhole Tee

The above 72" manhole tee was installed on the south side of Techny Road, just east of Birch Road.  The 72" storm sewer will continue from this manhole to Pfingsten Road.  The total length is approximately 700 feet and will be completed by the first part of September.  At that time, the installation of the 48" storm sewer along the east side of Pfingsten Road will begin.  The 48" storm sewer will run from Techny Road to Canterbury Drive.  The total length of the 48" storm sewer is approximately 1700 feet.

9' Diameter Storm Sewer Manhole

This 9' diameter manhole was installed along the south side of Techny Road, just east of Wintercress Circle.  The proposed 72" storm sewer will enter this manhole from the east and will continue west for another 1600 feet to Pfingsten Road.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!!

Techny Road at Western Avenue will be closed to traffic this Monday, July 16th at 7:00 a.m. thru Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m.  The road closure is necessary for the installation of storm sewer and sanitary sewer.

During this road closure, traffic traveling westbound on Techny Road will be routed south on Mallard Drive, north on Greenview Road, and finally west on Techny Road.  Traffic traveling south on Western Avenue will be routed west on Asbury Road, south on Greenview Road, and finally west on Techny Road.

Sanitary Sewer Manhole

This drop sanitary sewer manhole was installed at the southwest corner of Techny Road and Cargill Drive.  It was installed so that the proposed 72" storm sewer could be installed over the new 8" sanitary sewer that runs north and south across Techny Road at Cargill Drive.

Storm Sewer Ditch Structures

The top photo is a picture of a 2' diameter storm sewer structure.  These structures are being installed along Techny Road and are located in the center of the proposed ditch that will be constructed on the north and south sides of Techny Road.  Storm water will enter these structures and then flow into the 84" or 72" main line storm sewer system that is being installed from Second Street to Pfingsten Road.  The bottom photo is a picture of a grate that will be placed on top of the 2' diameter structures. 

Currently, the main line storm sewer has been installed from Second Street to Cargill Drive.  The 2' diameter structures have been installed on the south side of Techny Road from Second Street to Cargill Drive.

Conflict Junction Chamber

This Conflict Junction Chamber was installed at the intersection of Techny Road and Butternut Lane.  It measured approximately 12' long, 6' wide and 20' tall and deep.  It is a precast concrete structure that was fabricated by Welch Bros., Inc. and delivered to the jobsite in 4 separate sections.  The structure was necessary in order to avoid the conflict between the new 84" storm sewer pipe and the existing 8" sanitary sewer.

Road Closure Notice!!

Storm Sewer Installation

Currently, the Contractor is installing the 84" diameter storm sewer along the south side of Techny Road.  This storm sewer has already been installed from Second Street to just west of Penfold Place.  Next week, the Contractor will continue to install the 84" diameter storm sewer to the west; on the south side of Techny Road.  Also next week, a second storm sewer crew for the Contractor will start to install 2' diameter storm sewer structures in the south ditch along Techny Road.  A pipe will be installed from these 2' diameter structures to the 84" diameter storm sewer.

Let the fun begin!

The Techny Road detour plan was implemented on Tuesday, May 22nd.  With the detour in place, the Contractor, Berger Excavating; began to install various erosion control measures.  One of these measures is perimeter erosion barrier (silt fence) that was installed at specific locations throughout the project.  On Thursday, May 24th; the Contractor removed the eastbound lane of Techny Road from Second to Butternut and then installed temporary aggregate driveways for the Homeowners located within the above area.  On Friday, May 25th; the Contractor began to unload the 84" storm sewer pipe near Second Street.  The installation of this pipe along Techny Road, just west of Second; will begin on Tuesday, May 29th. 

Techny Road Detour

The Techny Road Detour is scheduled to be implemented on Tuesday, May 22nd around 10:00 a.m.  The date and time are weather dependent.

Techny Road Staging - General Explanation

Techny Road 3-fold Brochure

Who is NPL?

If you have seen NPL trucks and equipment along Techny Road near Western Avenue and have been wondering what they are up to, here is the answer.  NPL (Northern Pipe Line) is an utility contractor hired by Nicor to install new gas main and gas services along Techny Road from Cypress Lane to Second St.  This work is required since the existing gas main is located where the new storm sewer is to be installed.    

Utility Relocation

Nicor Gas is anticipating to begin relocation of their gas main along Techny Road starting April 9th.