Officials: Two projects on track for December

Heavy rains and utility relocations have slowed progress on two flood mitigation projects in Elgin, but city officials say construction remains on schedule for completion by late December.

The grant-funded County Line Road and Kennedy Street projects are designed to reduce flooding by routing stormwater beneath roadways while widening roads and improving infrastructure. Public Works Director Michael Gonzales said coordinating utility relocations from multiple providers, combined with the city’s own water and sewage infrastructure have been the primary challenges.

“Recent heavy rainfall has also affected construction, as the area’s clay-heavy soils retain significant moisture,” Gonzales said.