Short, Pick, & Covert Improvements

2026 Public Improvement Project

Short.Covert. Pick
Shermer & Covert

The proposed project includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of utility improvements along Short Lane, Pick Lane/Drive, and Covert Road from Central Road to Shermer Road.

Scope of Work:


  • Full depth roadway reconstruction with new asphalt pavement, including installation of new curb & gutter through the Special Service Area (SSA)
  • Replacement of existing water main with new 8-inch diameter water main, including new 1 1/2-inch water services and b-boxes.
  • Upgrading and extension of storm sewer system, installation of additional inlets along the new curb & gutter, and new storm sewer laterals for residents to connect to.
  • Sanitary repairs as needed.
  • Driveway apron replacement (in-kind)
  • Parkway restoration with sod
Tentative Schedule

Oct 23 2025 - Design open house meeting


Oct/Nov 2025 - Finalize design plans and bidding process


Jan 6 2026 - Contract award


March 2026 - Pre-construction resident meeting


April 2026 - Anticipated project start


Fall 2026 - Anticipated project completion

Capital Improvement Program

The Village annually updates its five-year Capital Improvement Program.


2026 Capital Improvement Program Map


2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program Map


2026-2030 Road and Infrastructure Program List


2026-2030 CIP Story Map


You can make suggestions and leave feedback about conditions of infrastructure for the next CIP by dropping a pin in this interactive map.

At-A-Glance

Contractor: Pirtano

Budget: $3.4 Million*


*These costs are estimates. Actual costs will be based on the lowest bid and the loan interest rate for the SSA portion of the project.

Project Library