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 2026 - Contract award


Feb/Mar 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: TBD

Budget: $3.3 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

Dayvohn Braxton

Engineering Project Manager

(847) 904-4238