Beatrice Ave Water Main Replacement & Street Improvement Project
UPDATES
Update - 10/8/26
Sidewalk, curb removal, and replacement is expected to start this week and continue into the week of October 12th.
Homeowners will be notified if their driveway will be impacted; impacted homeowners will be allowed to park on the street.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause.
Update - 9/16/26
The contractor will begin installing new water service lines the week of September 21.
In preparation for this work, the contractor will be exposing the existing water service in front of each home near the sidewalk; this work is anticipated to occur through September 18. The field engineer will be coordinate the water service replacement with each individual homeowner. There will be momentary water outage when the water service is completed. Please see the attached document(PDF, 252KB) for tips on how to prepare for a new water service.
Update - 8/12/26
Construction of the water main will continue heading west. Over the next week, the contractor will proceed to the block between S. 3th Place and S. 4th Place; see map(PDF, 1MB) for location.
During normal construction hours from 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., this section of roadway will be closed to local traffic. The roadway will be reopened in the evening and overnight.
Street Construction & Missed Refuse Collection
Is construction on your street preventing your garbage or recycling from being picked up? If your scheduled collection was missed, please contact Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) directly so they can coordinate a pickup.
LRS: 844-633-3577
Email:StCharles@LRSrecycles.com
If you’ve contacted LRS and are still experiencing issues with your refuse or recycling pickup, please reach out to the City of St. Charles Public Works Department at 630-377-4405 for additional assistance.
Update - 7/29/26
Water main construction will continue for the rest of this week at the intersection of S. 7th Ave and Beatrice Ave.
Starting next week the contractor will be proceeding west down Beatrice Ave.
Update - 7/17/26
The Beatrice Ave. water main and road replacement is expected to start on July 22nd.
The project will start at the intersection of Beatrice and S. 7th Ave. This will result in closure of the intersection and a lane reduction on S. 7th Ave. This closure will occur daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is expected to continue until July 31st.
Please see the attached map(PDF, 1MB) of the impacted area.
Update - 7/14/26
As a result of the weather last week, the projected construction start date has been delayed to July 20 - July 27.
Preparation work will be taking place:
Week of July 8th - Tree and brush removal
Week of July 13th - Crews will be saw cutting the roadway, sidewalks and curb lines
Update 6/30/26
The Beatrice Avenue Water Main Replacement and Street Improvement Project is anticipated to begin with mobilization and project setup July 6 through July 10.
The City of St. Charles is pleased to inform you that new water and main will be installed on Beatrice Ave from South 7th Ave to Western Dead-end of the Street. After the water main is completed, roadway will be reconstructed. This work is scheduled to be completed prior to Thanksgiving.
CONTRACTOR AND INSPECTOR:
The contractors for the construction work have been awarded Fox Excavating and Geneva Road Construction. Fehr Graham, Inc. will be the on-site engineer performing construction inspections and acting as the field liaison to residents and property owners. Any questions or concerns may be directed to City of St Charles Public Works at (630) 377-4405.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
During the project there will be different traffic patterns, including a single lane of traffic during different phases of the construction. During the project the city will request no roadway parking on Monday – Friday from 7am – 4pm.
START DATES & COMPLETION DATES:
We are working with the contractor to determine the exact dates, but generally anticipate construction to occur as follows:
- Mobilization and Project setup – July 6th – 10th
- Water Construction – July 13th – October 17th
- Road, curb and sidewalk – October 18th – 31st
- Landscaping Restoration – November 1st – November 11th
- Project Completion Date – November 30th
IMPROVEMENTS & PROCESS
This project has been divided into three phases to facilitate the completion of the project in a timely manner and with as little disruption to residents and properties as possible:
Phase I: Water and Sewer Construction will start at the intersection of Beatrice Ave and South 7th Ave. The contactor will be completing all the water and sanitary sewer improvements at the intersection and then proceed west down Beatrice.
The city will be coordinating scheduled water shutoffs with impacted customers as part of this project. This will include a door notification of the expected shut down time and dates. The city will make every effort to schedule all water main shutdowns; however, the contractor is replacing a deteriorating water main and unexpected water main breaks can occur, resulting in an emergency water main shutdown.
With the new water main construction, water service lines will need to be relocated. The site engineer will be coordinating the replacement of water service lines including any required access.
Phase II: This phase includes removal of sections of the roadway, some driveway approaches, curb, and sidewalks. During this phase, the site engineer will provide notification to the impacted home or business. Please relocate your cars to available parking areas or adjacent side streets by 7:00 AM. Access can resume when the barricades are removed from your driveway.
Phase III: Concrete and Asphalt replacement work includes replacing any curb, sidewalks, aprons, roadways and landscaping damaged as part of the project. Please note if you have an existing concrete apron, curb and gutter in front of your driveway, and/or sidewalk across your driveway that is being removed and replaced you will not have driveway access for 3 days (from the date that the concrete is poured). Please relocate your cars to available parking areas on your street or adjacent side streets by 7:00 AM. Residents will be notified prior to loss of driveway access. Access can resume when the barricades are removed from your driveway.
Due to the scope, complexity, and nature of this work, as well as the unpredictability of weather, some delays and disruptions may occur. There may be times when no work is occurring on your street. We ask for your understanding during these times; work is being coordinated and anticipated to be finished by the completion date of November 30th. All work is weather dependent.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Please note that all work will be performed within the City right-of-way. If you have any type of existing features within the City right-of-way area (i.e. sprinkler system, landscape features, special decorative rocks, brick driveways, electronic “invisible” dog fence, etc.), precautions should be taken by you, the homeowner, to remove or store these items right away to ensure that they are not damaged. The City will not repair or replace private appurtenances left within the City right-of-way.
MAIL & GARBAGE SERVICE:
Mail and Garbage service will not be interrupted during construction. Please leave your garbage at the end of your driveway on your normally scheduled pick up day by 6 am as pick may occur earlier than normal to avoid the construction work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The City appreciates your continued cooperation and patience during this large-scale project. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Public Works. (630) 377-4405 or via email PW@stcharlesil.gov .