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Will County Awards $10.4 Million Contract for Bell Road Widening Project

November 25, 2025/
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Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025

Article Summary: The Will County Board has approved a $10.4 million contract with P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for a major roadway widening and reconstruction project on Bell Road in the Homer Glen area. The project is expected to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy corridor.

Bell Road Project Key Points:

  • The project covers a section of Bell Road (CH 16) from 151st Street to Martingale Lane in County Board District #4.

  • Work includes roadway widening, new pavement, sidewalks, storm sewers, and traffic signal modernization.

The Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, unanimously approved a contract worth over $10.4 million to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. of Joliet for significant improvements to Bell Road.

The project will focus on the stretch of Bell Road (County Highway 16) from 151st Street to Martingale Lane, located primarily in Homer Glen. The scope of the work is extensive and includes roadway widening and reconstruction with new asphalt pavement, installation of sidewalks, guardrail improvements, and a new storm sewer system. Additionally, the project involves traffic signal modernization, street lighting, and new pavement markings.

The contract was awarded following a bid opening on September 17, 2025, where P.T. Ferro Construction Co. was identified as the lowest qualified bidder. The Public Works & Transportation Committee recommended the award, which the full board confirmed as part of its consent agenda.

According to project documents, work is estimated to begin in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion by November 20, 2026. Officials stated that during construction, the roadway will remain open to traffic but will be subject to periodic lane closures managed by flaggers.

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