Road project gets more funding, ash tree removal bid accepted by Woodridge Village Board

WOODRIDGE The Woodridge Village Board approved several measures on Thursday night, including an expanded road reconstruction project, a bid for ash tree removal and an addition to the Union Pointe Business Park:

1. Road project needs more funding

A change order to increase the amount of funds budgeted for a road reconstruction in Woodridge was approved by the village board Thursday night.

The board approved an additional expenditure not to exceed $410,000 for the road project, which involves Hickory Court, Autumn Drive and Two Paths Drive in the Mendingwall subdivision.

During construction, contractor James D. Fiala Paving Company Inc. discovered more extensive work was required to the roads to prevent premature deterioration, according to a news release from the village.

The adjusted project cost is an estimated $1.45 million. The roadwork continues to progress and is expected to be complete by late September, according to the village.

2. Bid for ash tree removal accepted

Also Thursday, the village awarded a bid from D. Ryan Tree and Landscape Services to remove ash trees and stumps on parkways and other village-owned property. The trees have been deemed unsalvageable due to the emerald ash borer infestation.

While the total cost of the project could change based on the number and size of trees removed, the estimated cost is $195,150.

Five bids were received for the project, with the second lowest bid at $255,517.

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