Projects

Upcoming Village of Godfrey Projects

Current Projects in 2026 out for Construction

Village of Godfrey Projects:

• Thatcher Drainage Improvements Project:  The project is between Thatcher Rd. and Blaircliff Dr. in the Rock Gate Subdivision.  The scope of work for this project involves the installation of storm sewers, drainage structures, grading, and other related work.  The project started on April 14, 2026 with the removal of some fencing and the taken down of several trees.  Then work will begin with the placement of concrete structures and piping.  The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2026.

Other Projects around Godfrey that are not a Village of Godfrey Project:

• Brighton Water – UPDATE June 22, 2026:  Starting on Monday, June 22, 2026, Widman Construction will have crews that will be performing exploratory excavation within the Springhaven Subdivision.  This work is anticipated to continue for approximately two weeks.  During this period, construction equipment and support vehicles will be operating throughout the subdivision, with frequent travels along N. Humbert Road and Bethany Lane.  At this time, Widman Construction do not anticipate any road closures:  however, temporary one-lane traffic conditions may be necessary in certain areas to safely accommodate construction activities.  Widman Construction current plan is to complete all exploratory work on Mercury Drive first, followed by Saturn Drive, and then proceed through the remaining subdivision streets in sequence.  Widman Construction appreciate the residents patience and cooperation as this work is completed.
  UPDATE May 15, 2026: By the end of the day (May 15, 2026) Widman Construction will no longer be actively work on N. Humbert Rd. and Straube Ln.  They plan to move into the Tremont Subdivision and begin work on Tremont Dr.  Some of this work will begin today and continue into next week.  Partial road closures can be expected periodically during normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,  Monday through Friday.  Widman Construction asks that residents be refrain from street parking during working hours.  Widman will also be utilizing door hangers to notify residents to move their vehicles.  If vehicles are not moved as requested, towing may become necessary in order to complete the work safely and efficiently.
• NOTICE April 29, 2026 – Brighton Water:  Residents in the Tremont and Springhaven Subdivisions and residents that live on N. Humbert Rd. and Straube Ln., beginning on Thursday, April 30, 2026, will see some water main line work being done by Brighton Water.  Brighton Water will have a contractor, Widman Construction, doing the work.  This work is for a water main replacement project that will replace all of the existing water mains within the subdivisions.  Widman Construction starting on April 30, 2026 will be working on N. Humbert Rd. from Straube Ln. to Mercury Dr.  They will also be working on Straube Lane from N. Humbert Rd. to Straube Ct.  These portions of the roadway will be limited to one lane periodically.  It is expected to last until May 08, 2026.  If residents have any questions, they should contact Brighton Water.  After this work the plan is to work their way into the Tremont subdivision.  The contractor will keep us updated on where they plan to be and which roads will be most affected.  Widman Construction would like all residents refrain from street parking.

Current Projects in 2025 out for Construction

Village of Godfrey Projects:

• Pierce Lane – Phase 5 – The project is located along Pierce Lane beginning approximately 50 feet north of Stamper Lane and extending north for 1,134.57 feet.  Major items of work included in this project consist of earth excavation, processing modified soil, subbase granular material, PCC pavement, PCC shared use path, PCC driveways, PCC curb and gutter, storm sewer, pavement marking, and other miscellaneous items of construction.  Work will run into 2026.
• Friarwood Dr. Bank Stabilization Project – Work includes the construction of grade control structures, the excavation and regrading of an existing swale, the placement of stone rip rap, and other related work.  Construction of the project was completed in December 2025 – Landscaping was completed at the end of February 2026.
• Clearview/Williams Drainage Improvement Project – Work involves installation of storm sewers and drainage structures as well as grading, pavement replacement, and other related work.  Work to start after ILAW project in the area is completed.  Project started on September 04, 2025.  The project was completed on October 10, 2025.
• 2025 Concrete Pavement Replacement – Various street work in various locations in the Village of Godfrey.  Work has been done in W. Woodfield Dr., Eagle Pointe Rd., Koenig Dr., King Arthur Dr., Storeyland Dr., Mercury Dr., Sycamore Hill, Savannah Trace and Highland Rd.  Work was completed in October 2025.
• Godfrey Road/Stamper Lane Extension Intersection Improvements – Work involve a sanitary sewer extension, storm sewer work, construction of a concrete street extension, concrete sidewalk and traffic signal work.  Work has been completed in fall of 2025.

Please check the Village Bid page for any proposed Village’s projects out for bid or proposals as of this time.

Other Projects around Godfrey that are Not a Village of Godfrey Project:

Illinois American Water – Sanitary Sewer Improvements from Stamper Lane north to behind Rolling Hills Golf Course
Parkside Townhomes – Townhomes on Lars Hoffman Crossing next to San Gabriel Memory Care – Building construction
Warren Levis Lagoon – Illinois American Water – reworking lagoon area – completed
West Delmar Ave. Roundabout – IDOT Project – Utility Companies relocation of their utilities.  Starting work on Cook St. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Please check the Village Bid page for any proposed Village’s projects out for bid as of this time.