Skip to content
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Email
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Clumns
Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion on local and regional news you won't find anywhere else

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Biography: Aaron Hanania
      • Steve Metsch
      • Steve Neuhaus
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • “MIdnight Flight” Online Book
      • Midnight Flight Book Overview
      • Midnight Flight Introduction
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 1
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 2
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 3
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 4
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 5
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 6
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 7
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 8
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 9
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 10
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 11
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 12
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 13
    • Villages, Cities & Towns
    • Federal Office Holders
    • County Officials
    • Legislators
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Podcast
    • Ray Hanania on Politics
    • Two Guys on Politics
    • Hanania on Tiktok
  • News Wire
  • Toggle search form
  • Police Blotter
    Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run accident
  • Taste of Orland Park 2025
    Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities Events
  • Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge
    Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt breaking news
  • Chicago Wovles play the Rockford Ice Hogs, Feb. 23, 2025
    Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule Chicago
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN Blogger
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Threatening FEMA Employees and Law Enforcement Officers Crime
  • SeatGeek Stadium
    Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago Bridgeview
  • OFPD Trustee DJ Jeffers, COmmissioner Mohammed Jaber, Events and Safety Coordinator Betsy Dine and McDonalds Manager Doug Kwiatkowski join about 100 kids who participated at the Frozen with a Firefighter event Wednesday, July 9, 2025
    Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s Events
  • 05-23-25 Jeffery M. Leving
    Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home Dads' Rights
  • Congresswoman Robin Kelly official photo
    Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate elections
  • IAM Union Logo
    IAM Union Members at Arrow Gear Ratify Strong Contract After 9 Weeks on Strike Business
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago Chicago
  • Donna Miller
    Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign Chicago
  • Mohammed Jaber
    Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission Fire
  • The Orland Fire District responded at 6:51 pm to reports of  smoke coming out of the eves of a four unit townhome in the 10500 block of Illinois Court in the Eagle Ridge subdivision on Saturday August 10th, 2024. 
    Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries accident

Roadwork underway for Harlem and Archer

Posted on May 15, 2017September 28, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Roadwork underway for Harlem and Archer
SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  

Roadwork underway on Harlem and Archer

Commuters can expect delays while traveling busy thoroughfares 

By Steve Metsch

Road work on two of the area’s major thoroughfares promises to make driving a challenge this summer.

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently started two simultaneous projects that, when combined, could bring a special kind of frustration, especially during rush hours, to motorists and truck drivers.

IDOT announced plans to resurface Archer Road in Summit, between 55th Place and 63rd Street, which will result in daytime lane closures. IDOT also announced the same plan for Harlem Avenue, from 26th Street to the Stevenson Expressway.

Harlem, of course, is one of the busiest north-south roads in the area. Much of that traffic will probably find its way to First Avenue on the west side of Lyons, a road that last fall finally fully reopened after a two-year project.

The communities of Lyons, Berwyn, Riverside, Stickney and Forest View are expected to be impacted by work on Harlem, IDOT said in a news release.

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty said that inconveniences are at times needed for improvements.

“Unfortunately, when you have these big projects, they do cause frustration. But, in the end, it’s well worth it and we look forward to all of the state improvements,” Getty said.

One of the biggest improvements, he said, is getting turn lanes from Harlem Avenue onto 47th Street.

“They’ll widen the road. That will be better for trucks, better for commuter traffic. We’re looking forward to the state coming in and taking care of Harlem Avenue,” Getty said.

Harlem will be reduced to one lane in each direction with flaggers during construction. Closures will take place during the day and the lanes will reopen by the evening, the release said.

There will be resurfacing and pavement patching along with removal and replacement of curbs and gutters. New pedestrian ramps will also be installed. The Harlem project is expected to be completed by this autumn, IDOT said.

A faster conclusion is expected for the Archer Road resurfacing project due for completion at the end of this summer, according to IDOT.

The same improvements planned for Harlem will be done on Archer, along with rebuilding sidewalk ramps to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA, according to IDOT.

Archer Road is often used by drivers heading to the south and southwest suburbs, and into Chicago, sometimes as a quicker alternative to using the Stevenson, also called Interstate 55. It is the main road slicing through Summit.

Summit Village Trustee Sam Dardovski said Archer Road needs some improvements, but he doesn’t think local businesses will be impacted too negatively by the project.

“It’s basically a resurfacing. They have this big machine that removes the surface and then puts down the new surface on top of the road. I just came home from Ohio and they’re doing this on a 100-mile stretch of highway. It’s not like the old days when they had to dig up the road,” Dardovski said.

He’s glad the project includes new cuts in sidewalks at roads and installation of improved ramps for the disabled.

“I really don’t think it’s going to hurt the businesses on Archer whatsoever,” Dardovski said of the road work. “And, the best thing for Summit is it’s not costing us a penny. The state pays for it.”

Asked about the work on Harlem Avenue, he replied, “Oh, that’s gonna stink. Harlem is a very, very busy road. That’s going to cause some backups. I hope they do work around the rush hours.”

Updates on the impacts to traffic will be available at www.travelmidwest.com.

— Desplaines Valley News

newswire info
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Steve Metsch
Steve Metsch
Steve Metsch is an award winning veteran reporter who previously worked for the Daily Southtown Newspapers, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. Metsch is a writer and editor at the Southwest News Newspaper group based in suburban Chicago, and a freelance writer a health magazine, the Suburban Life, the Naperville Sun, and other organizations.
Email Steve Metsch at sm4610@sbcglobal.net
Steve Metsch
Latest posts by Steve Metsch (see all)
  • Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are still rockin’ - August 10, 2023
  • Weathering personal storms - July 20, 2023
  • Countryside solution irks some - July 20, 2023
  • Tweet

SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  
 
 
 
           
News Tags:Archer Avenue, Archer Road, Berwyn, Forest View, IDOT, Lyons, Riverside, road improvements, Stickney

Post navigation

Previous Post: Chicago Memorial Day Parade features General Walsh
Next Post: Sting complete studio collection released

Related Posts

  • Congressman Sean Casten
    Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House  Chicago
  • Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership Forum March 25, 2021
    Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum Chicago
  • WGN News Weatherman Paul Konrad on the It's Not So Late Show with Aaron Hanania
    WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Aaron Hanania
  • Pat Dowell,  Alderman and Committeeman of Chicago’s Third Ward, announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State April 7, 2021
    Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office  Chicago
  • Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar
    Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions Cook County
  • Pop's Italian Beef in Orland Park on 159th Street
    Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season Business

More Related Articles

Coffee & Conversation OFPD on Senior life saving strategies, heart attacks and strokes April 17, 2024 Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors Baby Boomers
West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force forensic crime vehicle. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials breaking news
Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many Blogger
COVID virus courtesy of the CDC USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities coronavirus
Dr Robert Nolting District 230 Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent Education
Maywood Police Mugshot of Anthony Tillis, 20, charged in killing of Isaiah Scott. Photo courtesy of th eMaywood Police Department Suspect arrested in Maywood murder Cook County

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Login with your Social ID
Subscribe to Ray Hanania's column graphic

Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns

  • OPINION COLUMNS
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN
    July 12, 2025
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights
    Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children
    July 3, 2025
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    How Technology Changed the Cook County Treasurer’s Office
    June 27, 2025
  • Attorneys Jeffery Leving Arthur Kallow
    Honoring Fathers: A Father’s Day Reflection
    June 13, 2025
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Understanding Cook County Property Taxes: A Guide for Homeowners
    June 13, 2025
  • 06-04-25 Two Guys on Politics Background Zoom LOGO with images
    Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban
    June 12, 2025
  • NEWS
  • Police Blotter
    Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run
    July 12, 2025
  • Taste of Orland Park 2025
    Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities
    July 12, 2025
  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png
  • SPORTS
  • Chicago Wovles play the Rockford Ice Hogs, Feb. 23, 2025
    Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule
    July 12, 2025
  • SeatGeek Stadium
    Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago
    July 12, 2025
  • NEWS RELEASES
  • Taste of Orland Park 2025
    Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities
    July 12, 2025
  • Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge
    Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt
    July 12, 2025
John Kass Columns

Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO RAY HANANIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS


Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.

Follow Ray Hanania at
Twitter
Facebook
TitkTok
BlueSky
RayHanania Columns

Creative Commons License
All works on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Do not edit original work. Give credit to the original source.

Categories

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme