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Construction Begins at McCarthy, Walker Roads in Lemont
Also this week: "Be the Match" donor drive, Lemont Farmers Market and the Lemont Park District's "Pack the Park."
Construction is finally set to begin Monday at Lemont's busy McCarthy-Walker Road intersection.
Village officials said motorists should expect delays as construction begins this week. All businesses will remain open.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced in March that it will contribute about $1.7 million through its Illinois Jobs Now! program to upgrade the intersection of McCarthy and Walker roads.
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The work will involve the modernization of the traffic lanes and signals at the intersection, located about one-half mile west of Archer Avenue.
The village is expected to kick in about $60,000 for the project, which has been in the works for five years.
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"The McCarthy-Walker Road project will undoubtedly enhance the traffic flow and safety of an important intersection in Lemont," Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) said earlier this year. "It is a good example of state leaders working together to better our community and create well-paying jobs throughout Illinois."
During the July 22 village board meeting, Lemont Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said IDOT has 65 days to complete the project, which means all road work should be finished by the end of October.
Also this week:
Lemont Farmers Market: The Lemont Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Talcott Square, located at Stephen and Talcott streets.
Lemont Legends Car Show: The Lemont Legends Car Show series will continue Wednesday in downtown Lemont. The show runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.lemontchamber.com.
Be the Match Donor Drive: Lemont resident Paul Orednick will meet his stem cell donor Wednesday during the Lemont Legends Car Show, while also hosting a bone marrow registry drive. The drive will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 305 Canal St. Registration is free, and only requires a cheek swab and completion of a short medical history form.
Pack the Park: The Lemont Park District will host a "Pack the Park" event at 7 p.m. Thursday at Covington North Park, 1257 Covington Drive. The free event will feature kids games, hot dogs and the movie "Hotel Transylvania."
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