Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge improvements

A $1.7 million reconstruction project is planned for the Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge over Salt Creek in Elk Grove Village, State Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines announced.

Work would include replacing the existing structure with a new 14-foot-wide, 400-foot-long bridge crossing. At nearly twice the length of the existing bridge, the proposed long-span structure will touch down outside floodplain limits, allowing residents to use the bridge even during flooding.

A new creek overlook will allow pedestrians to stop and view wildlife in the area. New lighting, pathway reconstruction and drainage improvements will also help provide a safer, more attractive experience.

These improvements are funded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, for which the Illinois Department of Transportation has selected 99 projects totaling $105.7 million.