Ridgeland Avenue

Ridgeland Avenue Project

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is committed to ensuring that those who live and work in the County are part of our planning process. Bookmark this page or email ridgelandavenue1@gmail.com to request to be added to the mailing list to stay up to date on the project.

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COOK COUNTY WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU – PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO RIDGELAND AVENUE

Ridgeland Avenue Public Information Open House

Date:              Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Time:              5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location:       Freedom Middle School

                         3016 Ridgeland Avenue

                         Berwyn, IL 60402

This meeting will feature opportunities to learn about the upcoming improvements directly from the project team. If you have questions about the public information open house or would like to submit comments or questions about the project, please contact Jennifer Palma Skrebo at RidgelandAvenue1@gmail.com.

For media inquiries, please contact Natalia Derevyanny at Natalia.Derevyanny@cookcountyil.gov. 

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Project Overview

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is proposing improvements to Ridgeland Avenue from Pershing Road to Ogden Avenue and 26th Street to Roosevelt Road in the City of Berwyn. The purpose of this project is to improve pavement conditions, enhance pedestrian crossings and improve bus stop operations and amenities.

The proposed improvements along the corridors include:

  • Resurfacing deteriorated asphalt pavement
  • Providing new pavement markings to better define travel lane and parking lanes
  • Enhancing pedestrian crosswalks. including adding new curb extensions in select locations
  • Coordinating with Pace to improve public bus operations and amenities

 

 

DoTH, in coordination with the City of Berwyn, is preparing a preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) study for this project. During this phase, the project team is developing an initial design, conducting environmental and engineering studies and coordinating with the public to determine a preferred alternative for these corridors. The Nov. 18 public information open house will provide an opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions and provide comments on the proposed project.

After the public information open house and public comment period, DoTH will work to finalize the Phase I study for this project in 2026. After approval of the Phase I study, DoTH and the City of Berwyn will seek grant funding for future phases of the project. The earliest construction could begin is 2028 or 2029, pending funding availability.