Weekly Neighborhood News

City of Springfield, Illinois

James O. Langfelder - Mayor

Neighborhood News

week of 5/20/18

Greetings!

Welcome to the City of Springfield Neighborhood News.

This weekly publication provides an overview of City projects and activities occurring across Springfield from our various departments and partners.

Neighborhood and City Construction Update

Asphalt Paving

Adloff Lane (550 ft North of Stevenson-Stanford)
S. 10th Street (Bryn Mawr - Ash)

The following streets will be under construction for concrete work, weather permitting. Work will include removing and replacing portions of curb and gutter and updating accessibility ramps on sidewalks.

Ash Street (MLK - Taylor)
Barrington Drive
Burgess Drive
Cook Street (MacArthur-State)
Douglas Ave(S.Grand - Williams)
Emporia Road
English Ave (Washington-north 300')
High Pointe Drive
Holmes Ave (Cedar - S.Grand)
Lindenwood
Meadow Pointe Drive
Norwood
Olympic
Principia
Timber Pointe Drive
Walnut Street (Outer Park-Ash)
West Road Drive
Wood Pointe Drive
Woodland Drive
Wythe Road
Yucan Drive

SIDEWALK PROGRAM :

12th St. (Ridgely - Black)
16th St. (Griffiths - Sangamon)
Black Ave (11th - 12th)
Eastview Dr. (23rd - 24th)
Percy Ave (8th - 11th)
Ridgely Ave (8th - Peoria)

BRICK STREET REPAIRS :

Cedar St. (Pasfield - College)

SOUTH 11TH STREET EXTENSION / STEVENSON DRIVE:

Outside westbound lane on Stevenson Drive is closed for pavement widening. Outside southbound lane on 11th Street closed for pavement widening.

ARCHER ELEVATOR ROAD:

Sidewalk work on Archer Elevator Road and Iles Avenue continues in addition to planting.

Announcements

YARD WASTE/LEAF AND BRANCH PICKUP

Springfield's Residential Branch Pickup will begin Monday, May 7. A map indicating where branch pickup will occur is posted on the city website, http://springfield.il.us/Departments/PublicWorks/branchPickup.aspx . Crews have divided the City into four (4) directional quadrants that the collection schedule will follow and these areas are listed below:

Southwest Quadrant - South of South Grand Ave & Old Jacksonville Road. West of Walnut
Southeast Quadrant - South of South Grand Ave & East of Walnut including lake area
Northwest Quadrant - North of South Grand Ave & Old Jacksonville Road. West of Walnut St./J.David Jones
Northeast Quadrant - North of South Grand Ave & East of Walnut St./J. David Jones

Schedule for Branch Pickup AND Second Round of Yard Waste Pickup

Southwest – Week of May 7^th (COMPLETED)
Southeast - Week of May 14^th
Northwest - Week of May 21^st
Northeast - Week of May 29^th (beginning Tuesday due to the holiday)

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION / DROP OFF EVENT

Springfield will host a voucher-only Household hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, June 2 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The program is offered to city residents who must register for a time to drop off their items. Vouchers will be limited and dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents can request a voucher through the city’s Office of Public Works by completing an online form at www.springfield.il.us/HHW or calling 217.789.2255. The type and quantity of items to be dropped off as well as the drop off time requested will need to be provided to obtain a voucher. Please note: proof of residency is verified during the voucher request process. Registration will end as soon as all time slots are filled. Vouchers can be picked up in person from the Office of Public Works, emailed, or mailed. The last day to have vouchers mailed is Monday, May 28. For a list of acceptable items and for more information about the event visit www.springfield.il.us/HHW .

Upcoming Events

For a complete list of events hosted by the City’s Lincoln Library, visit www.lincolnlibrary.info

Fat 5-K Race & Celebration

Visit website for further details

Friday, May 11 - Saturday, May 12

Historic Downtown

117 S. Seventh

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 16 & Saturday, May 19

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Adams Street between 3rd & 5th

www.http://downtownspringfield.org/old-capitol-farmers-market/

Old Capital Art Fair

Saturday, May 19 thru Sunday, May 20

Downtown on the Old State Capitol Plaza

www.http://socaf.org/about/location.asp

Springfield Pride Fest

Saturday, May 19th

On 5th & Capitol Ave

www.http://www.springfieldpride.org/pride-parade/

2018 Komen Springfield Race for a Cure

Saturday at 5 p.m.

Illinois State Capitol 301 S 2nd St

For further information click here

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City of Springfield, Illinois

communicationsdirector@springfield.il.us

Phone: 217.789.2000

Fax: 217.789.2109

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