New Barker Avenue bridge in Rolling Meadows opening Thursday
Rolling Meadows officials will mark the completion of the Barker Avenue bridge rehabilitation project during a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
The project included removal and replacement of the bridge superstructure, new guardrails, drainage improvements, new approach pavement and sidewalk, and landscape restoration.
Though the project was originally targeted for 2018 - a land ownership issue between the city, state and Palatine Township Elementary District 15 delayed it - work kicked off last spring and wrapped up by the first day of classes at nearby Willow Bend Elementary.
The $613,256 project is funded with a federal/state grant covering 80% of costs, while the city will pick up the remainder.
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