Current Projects

Danville is undertaking some vast improvements to the infrastructure, usability, and aesthetics of our town.  Check out the projects below to see some of what we're working on, and what will be implemented in the future to make Danville a better place to live, work, and play! ​

Danville High School Shared use Path

The City of Danville started construction in April on a new shared use path (wide sidewalk for walking, biking, etc.), which will extend the Fairchild Overpass shared use path to Jackson St.  It will then turn north on Jackson and connect to the Lincoln Park shared use path at English and Jackson.  Key project improvements include:
  • Widening of the Fairchild bridge over Stoney Creek
  • A center median fronting the Danville High School building for pedestrian protection
  • Improved lighting
  • Partial reconstruction of the Jackson / Fairchild intersection for pedestrian safety
  • Resurfacing of Fairchild from Jackson to Section Streets
​Expected construction duration: April 2017 - November 2017

​SOUTH STREET IMPROVEMENTS

South Street and S. Walnut Streets are scheduled to be improved during the summer of 2017.  The City will be removing the old medians, which will be replaced with new vegetated medians.  The roadway along South Street will go from 2 lanes in each direction to 1, and will add a bike path for better use of the riverfront area.  A cross walk to get from Towne Centre to the Civic Center will also be included in the construction.  And all of the new sidewalks will be ADA Compliant.  This will provide a vast improvement in the overall site for both pedestrians and vehicles.

All about ​ROUNDABOUTs

​A modern roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel counterclockwise around a center island. There are no traffic signals or stop signs in a modern roundabout. Drivers yield at entry to traffic in the roundabout, then enter the intersection and exit at their desired street.
 
Studies by the Federal Highway Administration have found that roundabouts can increase traffic capacity by 30 percent to 50 percent compared to traditional intersections.
 
Modern roundabouts (top) are designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes, including emergency vehicles, buses, and truck and trailer combinations. In a modern roundabout, drivers enter the intersection by navigating a gentle curve. Drivers yield at entry to traffic already in the roundabout, then proceed into the intersection and exit at their desired street.
 
A main feature of the modern roundabout is a raised central island (bottom). The circular shape is designed to control the direction of traffic and reduce speeds to 15 to 20 mph. It also reduces the likelihood of t-bone or head-on collisions. (source - Washington State DOT)

Danville Mock Roundabout

As part of the plan to possibly construct a couple of roundabouts in town, and as part of the second public meeting for the Denmark Road sanitary sewer project, the City of Danville constructed a mock roundabout on September 21, 2016 at the Village Mall for the public to experience driving through one. We had many participants, including the Fire Department and School Bus system, as well as quite a few people from the general public participate. People were able to ask questions, receive information, and get a feel for what it would be like to have a roundabout intersection in town. ​
Washington State DOT also offers some useful guidance on roundabouts in a 5 part series on YouTube. Although this will be the first roundabout in Danville, it will not be a first in the region.  There are hundreds of roundabouts in Illinois and Indiana, with over 100 in Carmel, Indiana alone!

​Safety studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show significant reductions in both injury crashes (72-80% reduction) and in all crashes (35-47% reduction) where intersections were converted from traffic signals or stop signs to roundabouts!

​ENGLISH - JACKSON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

The Jackson/English intersection currently jogs awkwardly, and southbound Jackson street doesn't have a stop sign.  This can cause confusion to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The proposed project will replace the current intersection with a roundabout. Sidewalks will be added and the Shared Use Path will be continued from the DHS Shared Use Path location. Project is slated for construction in 2018.

DENMARK - OLD OTTAWA ROADWAY & SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Danville is in the design engineering phase to consolidate sanitary sewer facilities and to make roadway improvements on Old Ottawa Roads and Denmark Road over Lake Vermilion.  The City is also investigating improvements to the intersection of Denmark, Logan, and Winter Avenue, with another possible location for a roundabout intersection to be constructed.

The presentation from the second public meeting for this project can be downloaded below, which includes sketches of the ideas being considered for the intersection.  Also below is a public comment form that can be emailed or mailed for incorporation in the project report and to help identify the final project design parameters.  Project is slated for construction in 2018-2019.

Project Comment Form
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Meeting 2 Presentation
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WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE 

City staff has collaborated with community stakeholders and a consultant to design a wayfinding and signage system.  Wayfinding signs will help pedestrians and vehicles better navigate through town.  Signs showing significant points of interest, as well as distances and even walking times, will allow for both visitors and residents to get a better experience when visiting downtown Danville.  Look for changes to the Downtown landscape coming soon!

​VOORHEES BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

​The Voorhees Street Bridge crossing over Stoney Creek is in disrepair.  It is slated for replacement in 2018.

DANVILLE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN

The City has developed a Stormwater Master Plan to help identify ways to alleviate flooding in the City, as well as better maintain the stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding, erosion, pollution and other problems in the future.  Priority construction and renovation projects have been identified which, when constructed, will significantly improve the overall state of the stormwater flooding concerns that much of the City faces. Click here for the project website.

DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT Project

The City has partnered with the University of Illinois to develop conceptual plans for re-development of our riverfront in the downtown area. ​

EAST MAIN STREET CORRIDOR STUDY

The City recently led a Corridor study of the East Main Street area, resulting in the creation and adoption of the East Main Street Corridor Plan. ​

DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

​In January 2015 the City of Danville partnered with District #118 to begin the planning process to create a comprehensive plan for the Danville High School Campus. On January 19, 2016 the City Council adopted this plan. Click below for the plan document and PowerPoint presentation.

DHSCMP Document

DHSCMP PowerPoint

HOUSING TASK FORCE - HOUSING REPORT

City staff has collaborated with community stakeholders to identify issues and solutions for various housing issues in the community.  

Housing Task Force Final Report.pdf
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Private Construction Projects

Who's building what in town?  Construction permit applications and general information can be found on the IEPA database for any project that is 1 acre or more.

Click the box next to: Find Permits by Facility City.
​Search for: "Danville"
​The listing shows all permits, both active and closed out.