Copyright © 2006 - 2008 Downers Grove Township Highway Department•••••All Rights Reserved
Downers Grove Township Highway Department maintains the rights-of-way (R.O.W.)
and streets in unincorporated areas of the Township that are not under the jurisdiction
of the State of Illinois or County of DuPage. With few exceptions, the right-of-way is
66 feet wide (property lines are 33 feet from the center of the road). The Township has
responsibility for the following work within those 66 feet:
Brush Pickup is offered biannually as an optional service.
••••••••• Asphalt patching
••••••••• Concrete removal & replacement
••••••••• Crack Sealing
••••••••• Culvert replacement
••••••••• Ditch grading
••••••••• Gravel shouldering
••••••••• Mowing
••••••••• Slurry Sealing
••••••••• Storm sewer maintenance
••••••••• Street sign installation & replacement
••••••••• Street sweeping (curb and gutter only)
••••••••• Tree removal
Permits are necessary for all work in the R.O.W. and for some jobs on private property.
The Highway Department is responsible for assuring restoration of the R.O.W. after any
work done by private parties. Bonds are required to guarantee that restoration will be
completed at no expense to taxpayers. For your convenience, please call before coming
in for a Permit as there may be times when the office is not staffed.
Warning, always call JULIE (1-800-892-0123) before digging. When planning your work
schedule, remember to allow time for them to come out and locate utilities, including
storm sewers.
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