Community Corner

Plainfield Pedestrian Bridge Now Open

Lighting and landscaping are not yet completed, but the downtown Plainfield bridge is ready for use.

After delays pushed the bridge's completion from December 2012 to July, the Lockport Street pedestrian bridge appeared to be largely completed Tuesday.

Superintendent of Public Works Randy Jessen said with the exception of lighting and landscaping, the bridge is complete.

"The bridge is open — it's safe for people to use it," he said.

The bridge was funded largely by a $1 million Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant.

Read: Mayor 'Disappointed' in Pedestrian Bridge Delays

Jessen said a ribbon-cutting/unveiling for the bridge could be scheduled for mid-July. He said the village is inviting area officials, including State Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego), and representatives of the department of commerce and economic opportunity.


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