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Sep 01

[ARCHIVED] Union Pacific Third Main Line Project - Route 31 Underpass To Reopen

The original item was published from August 31, 2023 5:31 PM to November 1, 2023 12:00 AM

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Union Pacific is building a third railroad line near the current UP-West railway tracks spanning from Peck Road in Geneva to West Chicago. Operations started in 2022 and the overall project is expected to be completed in July 2024. 

Sept. 1 Update

The Union Pacific contractor is scheduled to reopen the Route 31 underpass before the evening rush hour Sept. 1.

The Route 31 underpass has been shut down since July 17. The contractor built abutments, wing walls and other support structures south of the existing train bridge this summer.

The Route 31 bridge work is being completed in two phases due to supply chain issues regarding steel. The second phase, which will take place in 2024, will involve the construction of the new bridge and pavement modifications.

Work throughout the rail line continues with a majority of the operations occurring from Western Avenue to Randall Road.

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People can subscribe to receive future Pardon The Progress blog updates via “Notify Me” on the City website. For more project information, visit the Third Main Line construction web page.

While the City of Geneva is providing information to the community, the City has no authority or control over the Union Pacific project. The details shared by the City are only as good as the information provided to us by Union Pacific.

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