Sidewalk Programs

Each year the Village of Romeoville performs maintenance to repair its sidewalks through the Street Resurfacing Program, ADA Infrastructure Improvement Program, Sidewalk Repair Program and 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program.

Sidewalk Repair Program

The goal of the sidewalk repair program is to make sidewalks safe and accessible for all users. These repairs ensure pedestrian safety as well as reduce liability for property owners and the Village.

Applications for the sidewalk repair program will be accepted year-round. Construction begins in the spring and continues to fall. Village staff will then review these requests to determine if they qualify for a repair program. 

All requests are handled on a first come, first served basis and priority will be given based upon severity of the issue. Depending on the timeframe of the submittal and/or approval, the repairs may be scheduled for the following construction season.

A field evaluation will be completed by staff of each application. If your request does not qualify for replacement under the criteria of this program, you could be considered for the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program.

To qualify for replacement under the Sidewalk Repair Program, one of more of the following criteria must be met:

•  Vertical offset of ¼” or more between sections of sidewalk.

•  Horizontal gaps or offsets more than 5/8”wide.

•  Spalling, holes, divots or deterioration more than ½” deep over 50% or more of the sidewalk square.

50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program

If the replacement of the sidewalk requested does not meet the criteria set forth, the homeowner can opt to participate in the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program. This program is a cost-sharing initiative where residents and the municipality split the cost of replacing damaged sidewalks. The program aims to improve the pedestrian walkway system by repairing or replacing sidewalks that meet certain criteria, like significant cracks, lifts, or sunken sections. 

The 50/50 program would consist of sidewalk locations that may have a crack without an offset or slight spalling that doesn’t meet the requirement under Village’s Sidewalk Repair Program.  A field inspection would be performed for each application to determine the number of sections of sidewalk that would be replaced. After the site inspection, the homeowner will be provided with the cost of the replacement.

Applications for the Sidewalk Repair Program and the 50/50 Replacement Program can be found by clicking  here.