Introduction

The Engineering Division is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the services and activities of consulting engineers as well as providing in-house engineering services. The Engineering Division interacts with the public, property owners, citizens, public/private organizations, developers, contractors, and other Village departments to address Village engineering activities. Village engineering activities include but are not limited to:  new developments, capital improvement projects, public works, roadway construction and maintenance, storm water management, surveying, plan review, inspection, code enforcement, infrastructure planning, project design, and project management.  The Division is also responsible for the design and construction of all Village capital projects including the annual road program, water main projects, storm drainage projects and various other projects.  Engineering also provides support for other Village departments including Community Development with inspection and review of new buildings and subdivisions, Police with accident investigations, traffic operations analysis and Finance with asset reporting.

The mission of the Engineering Division to achieve Village goals through sound engineering practice while providing a high level of customer service to everyone served by the Division.

Road Construction

June 19 Update

All asphalt resurfacing on our roadways has been completed.

Therefore, the only work remaining includes restoration of the roadsides, which should begin this week.  Restoration work includes grass seeding and sodding, where needed along the roadsides and curbs that were paved this year.  Also, new stone shoulders will be placed along Hillcrest Drive, 77th Street, and Forest Hill Road.

Also this week, new guardrail will be installed along the north side of 77th Street, to replace the pieces removed for the ditch construction.

Our work under this roadway maintenance project is nearly complete.  Despite persistently wet weather, this project is ahead of schedule.  All work will be completed before the 4th of July.

2009 Road Program

The Village will be resurfacing several streets this year as part of its 2009 Road Program.  Our annual road programs are vital to maintain the infrastructure in our Village and are a priority of the Village Board to ensure that Burr Ridge remains a very special place to live and work.

The 2009 Road Program will include each roadway listed below:

• Kraml Drive
• Bay Rum Court
• Roanoke Court
• Chestnut Hills Drive
• Chestnut Hills Circle
• Forest Hill Road (77th Street to 79th Street)
• Hillcrest Srive (Lee Court to the ditch)
• Hillcrest Court
• 77th Street (Forest Hill Road to Wolf Road)
• 87th Street
  

This work is scheduled during May, June, and July.  The schedule for construction on each street depends on the weather.  All roads and driveways will remain accessible throughout construction with minor delays when equipment is operating on the street.  No work will be scheduled in the evenings or holidays.

If you have any questions or comments about the 2009 Road Program, please call the Public Works Department at (630) 323-4733 or email Dave Preissig, Assistant Village Engineer at dpreissig@burr-ridge.gov.

Stormwater Ordinance

Burr Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 8 - Storm Water Runoff

Stormwater Runoff & Pollution Reduction

As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. Stormwater can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Polluted runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to clean water.

By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the ground and out of stormwater. Adopt these healthy household habits and help protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and coastal waters. Remember to share the habits with your neighbors!

Healthy Household Habits for Clean Water

Vehicle & Garage

• Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on a lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain and eventually into your local waterbody.
• Check your car, boat, motorcycle, and other machinery and equipment for leaks and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible. Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like kitty litter or sand, and don’t rinse the spills into a nearby storm drain. Remember to properly dispose of the absorbent material.
• Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating service stations. Don’t dump these chemicals down the storm drain or dispose of them in your trash.

Lawn & Garden

• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. When use is necessary, use these chemicals in the recommended amounts. Avoid application if the forecast calls for rain; otherwise, chemicals will be washed into your local stream.
• Select native plants and grasses that are drought- and pest resistant. Native plants require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
• Sweep up yard debris, rather than hosing down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste when possible.
• Don’t over water your lawn. Water during the cool times of the day, and don’t let water run off into the storm drain.
• Cover piles of dirt and mulch being used in landscaping projects to prevent these pollutants from blowing or washing off your yard and into local water bodies. Vegetate bare spots in your yard to prevent soil erosion.

Home Repair & Improvement

• Before beginning an outdoor project, locate the nearest storm drains and protect them from debris and other materials.
• Sweep up and properly dispose of construction debris such as concrete and mortar.
• Use hazardous substances like paints, solvents, and cleaners in the smallest amounts possible, and follow the directions on the label. Clean up spills immediately, and dispose of the waste safely. Store substances properly to avoid leaks and spills.
• Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled, and recyclable products whenever possible.
• Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. Filter and reuse paint thinner when using oil-based paints. Properly dispose of excess paints through a household hazardous waste collection program, or donate unused paint to local organizations.
• Reduce the amount of paved area and increase the amount of vegetated area in your yard. Use native plants in your landscaping to reduce the need for watering during dry periods. Consider directing downspouts away from paved surfaces onto lawns and other measures to increase infiltration and reduce polluted runoff.

Village Benchmarks

Using the map below, click on the location of the benchmark you wish to view, or use the table below to find the benchmark closest to the area of interest. 

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Benchmark #	Location Description
100	Northwest corner of 79th Street and Wolf Road
101	Northwest corner of 75th street and Wolf Road
102	Northeast corner of 91st Street and County Line Road
103	Southeast corner of 95th Place and Jackson Street
104	Northeast corner of 91st Street and Madison Street
105	Southeast corner of 87th Street and Madison Street
106	Southeast corner of 87th Street and County Line Road
107	Southeast corner of County Line Road and German Church Road
108	Northwest corner of South Frontage Road and 75th Street
109	Southwest corner of County Line Road and Fieldstone Drive
110	Southeast corner of County Line Road and Longwood Drive
111	Southwest corner of 63rd Street and Garfield Avenue
112	Southwest corner of 59th Street and Garfield Avenue
113	Northeast corner of Creekside Court and Madison Street
114	Northeast corner of 71st Street and Madison Street