Village of Plainfield E-News Updates - 8/2/24

National Night Out is the perfect opportunity for the Police Department and community to come together and show their united front against crime. The free event includes food, entertainment, and giveaways from local businesses! Stop by Settlers' Park, on August 6, from 5-8:30 p.m. (Additional sensory hour from 4-5 p.m.) For more information, click here.

Join the Plainfield Police Department for the Armored Truck Challenge to support Special Olympics of Illinois on Tuesday, August 6. This event is held in conjunction with National Night Out. For more information, click here.

Enjoy an evening of music in Settlers' Park with Strung Out on Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m. (This concert was rescheduled due to inclement weather.)

The 2024 Settlers' Park Concert Series is sponsored by Illinois American Water. 

The Commercial Street Criterium Cycling Race will take place tomorrow, August 3, in Downtown Plainfield. The event will feature several competitive cycling races around the Village Green. For information regarding race road closures and parking, click here. 

The Indian Boundary Road Bridge project will begin the week of August 12. Indian Boundary will be closed to through traffic, between Rowley Road and Creekside Drive, for approximately three months. The project includes the removal and replacement of the culvert conveying Spring Hole Creek across Indian Boundary, as well as the widening and reconstruction of Indian Boundary between Rowley and Creekside. More information.

Construction of the Renwick Road Shared Use Path from Arbor Drive to Route 30 is underway. Placement of the asphalt path is expected to take place next week. Concrete work is scheduled for the week of August 12 with site restoration to follow. Short-term lane closures on Renwick Road are expected during construction.

Curb and gutter work are complete on Eastern Avenue from IL 126 (Main Street) to the railroad tracks. Crews are now working to install new sidewalks and new asphalt pavement. Next week, crews are scheduled to begin storm sewer work on Lockport Street.

Construction of the Fort Beggs Shared Use Path from River Road to Route 59 is in progress. Concrete work has been completed and excavation work for the asphalt path started today. Asphalt placement is expected to take place next week with substantial completion the week of August 12. Short-term lane closures of Fort Beggs Drive are expected to occur during construction.

The Village’s 2024 Street Improvement Program is underway. The project includes asphalt resurfacing, removal and replacement of selected areas of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, pavement striping, and other miscellaneous items. Overall project completion is scheduled for August. Location and project information can be found on the Village website’s Public Improvements page.

Do you want to help your family or others during an emergency or disaster? If your answer is yes, register for the 2024 CERT class which begins August 27. The CERT program is free and educates you about disaster preparedness, fire suppression, first aid, and more. For more information, email cert@plainfieldema.org.