Sullivan Road From Edgelawn Drive To Randall Road

Overview

The City of Aurora is currently concluding design engineering for roadway improvements on Sullivan Road from Edgelawn Drive to east of Randall Road.

Study Background

The City has attained federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds to reconstruct Sullivan Road. To qualify for the federal funding, the City has prepared a study in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in accordance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Local Roads & Streets (BLRS) policies and procedures. This study received Design Approval on March 6, 2024. The project has been continuing through the design engineering process, and is anticipated to be let in August 2025.

Purpose of Project

The purpose of the project is to improve safety at the intersections of Sullivan Road at Randall Road and at Edgelawn Drive, improve capacity at the intersection of Sullivan Road at Randall Road, address future capacity needs at the intersection of Sullivan Road at Edgelawn Drive, improve operations for trucks, complete gaps in the sidewalk system, and improve deteriorated pavements. 

Proposed Improvements

The proposed improvement consists of widening and reconstructing Sullivan Road from 2-lanes to 3-lanes from east of Edgelawn Drive to west of Golden Oaks Parkway.  The 3-lanes would include one through lane in each direction and a center turn lane.  The improvements include channelization and traffic signal modernization at the intersection of Randall Road.  Improvements include installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Edgelawn Drive.  Sidewalk connectivity and a new shared use path are also part of the proposed improvements.   

Schedule

The project is scheduled to be let in August 2025, with construction likely not starting until Spring 2026. Installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Edgelawn Drive is not included in the near-term improvements and the City will be monitoring the location to determine when traffic signals will be warranted.

Public Information Meeting

An open house public information meeting was held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM onWednesday, February 1, 2023,at the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Steve and Jamie Chen Center for Innovation and Inquiry, 1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506. The purpose of the Public Information Meeting was to present the purpose and need for the project, the proposed improvements, findings of the environmental studies, anticipated property impacts, and obtain public input.

• Public Information Meeting Boards(PDF, 8MB)
• Public Information Meeting Strip Map (Land Acquisition)(PDF, 7MB)
• Public Information Meeting Strip Map(PDF, 7MB)

We encourage comments throughout the course of the study. Questions or comments that were received by February 15, 2023 were added to the public meeting record.