Current City Projects

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

This is a multi-year capital improvement project to replace components of the City's water distribution system made from lead with new copper services.

Program for New Sidewalks

The City is working on a multi-year program to add sidewalks on at least one side of every street to increase safety for pedestrians and improve the walkability of our community. City staff identified approximately 95 areas in Wheaton that will receive sidewalks through a multi-year program.

Streams Lake Meander Feasibility Study

The City's Engineering Department is investigating a course of action to address sedimentation issues that exist in the Streams Lake area.

Annual Road Construction & Maintenance

Each year the City selects sections of the City's roads, sewers and water mains for replacement or improvement as part of its annual road construction and maintenance projects. See which areas are being improved this year and check on their status in this section.

Cadillac & Wakeman Flood Improvements

This project is working to reduce overland flooding in an area identified as the Cadillac & Wakeman Upland Depressional Area. It includes infrastructure improvements related to the City's storm sewer system.

Downtown Streetscape Plan

The City is in the process of completing the fourth and final phase of updates to the infrastructure and amenities in downtown Wheaton.

Gary Avenue Improvements

Phase II Engineering is underway for the proposed improvements to Gary Avenue from Jewell Road to Harrison Avenue. View the project page for a project timeline and additional project information.

Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan

The City worked to create a Comprehensive Plan/Market Study/Zoning Ordinance Update for the Roosevelt Road Corridor; a nearly two-mile-long corridor extending from Carlton Avenue on the west to the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn border on the east (just past Lorraine Road). The Roosevelt Road Corridor Comprehensive Plan/Market Study/Zoning Ordinance Update process will guide the development of specific action items to promote development that is appropriate for this area and fulfills the shared vision for the future of Roosevelt Road in a way that respects surrounding neighborhoods.

Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Plan

The City of Wheaton recognizes that sanitary sewer backups are a prime concern of Wheaton residents and their quality of life. To address this problem, the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Sanitary District developed a long-range plan that will ultimately increase capacity and reduce excess flow in the sanitary sewer system.

Sewer Lining Process

Pipe lining rehabilitates and extends the useful life of sewer lines by installing a resin-infused felt tube into a deteriorated pipe. This process is fast and cost-effective when compared with other methods of repair.

Sidewalk Replacement Program

The City continues working on a long-term program to replace highly defective sidewalk squares throughout the City.