Resurfacing Update: November 9, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, IL - The City of Bloomington provides regular updates on resurfacing work throughout the construction season. The most recent update is included below.

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FY26 Resurfacing

E. Oakland Ave, west of Prospect through Hershey

• A final inspection has been completed and clean-up will be scheduled

Prospect Rd, Oakland to Empire

• A final inspection has been completed and clean-up will be scheduled

E. Washington St, Veterans through Hershey

• A final inspection has been completed and clean-up will be scheduled

FY27 Resurfacing

Eastland Dr, Fairway to Hershey

Stage 1: Veterans to Hershey

• Installation of the asphalt surface course has been completed
• Installation of pavement striping has been completed

Stage 2: Fairway to Veterans

• Installation of the asphalt surface course has been completed
• Installation of pavement striping has been tentatively scheduled

Four Seasons Rd, north of Oakland through the cul-de-sac

• Installation of the asphalt surface has been completed
• Completion of pavement striping has been rescheduled

St. Joseph Dr, Washington to Eastland

• Installation of the asphalt surface has been completed
• Installation of pavement striping has been completed

N. Hershey Rd, north of Lamon through Jumer

Stage 1: Jumer to Rainbow (concrete pavement)

• The limits and layout of the work zone has been completed
• Underground utility (JULIE) locations have been requested
• Installation and adjustment of the traffic control devices is in progress
• Removal and replacement of the underground utility work has been completed
• Removal and replacement of the concrete items (curb and gutter) has been completed
• Removal of the underground utility castings (manholes and water valves) has been completed
• Removal (milling) of the concrete surface has been completed
• Removal and replacement of the concrete patches have been completed
• Joint/crack repairs have been completed
• Installation of the asphalt (sand) binder course has been completed
• Installation of the Longitudinal Joint Sealant and prime coat for asphalt surface has been completed
• Installation of the asphalt surface course has been scheduled for the week of November 9
• Replacement of the underground utility castings (manholes and water valves) will be after the completion of the asphalt surface course
• Installation of the pavement striping has been requested and tentatively scheduled

Stage 2: Rainbow to Lamon (asphalt pavement)

• The limits and layout of the work zone have been completed
• Underground utility (JULIE) locations have been requested
• Resurfacing of this section of Hershey has been temporarily suspended until Spring 2027

Contact:
Katherine Murphy
Communications & External Affairs Mgr.
Phone: 309-434-2241
Email: [email protected]

Contact:
Jim Karch
Director of Engineering
Phone: 309-434-2980
E-mail: [email protected]