Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee for May 5, 2026

Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | May 5, 2026

The Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee addressed a diverse agenda during its May 5, 2026 meeting, navigating complex debates over surveillance technology while routinely advancing standard infrastructure improvements. The most significant action of the morning was the committee’s unanimous decision to halt the approval of five intergovernmental agreements regarding Flock Safety license plate reading cameras until members can thoroughly review the vendor’s data and privacy policies. Conversely, the committee praised the successful consolidation and expansion of the Access Will County Dial-a-Ride program, which is providing unprecedented mobility for the county’s seniors and disabled residents. For deeper coverage on the ALPR debate, the paratransit updates, and specific infrastructure spending in Monee and Jackson Township, please see the standalone articles above.

Speed Limit Lowered on Flower Street in Plainfield Township:
The committee unanimously approved Ordinance 26-4766 (Altered Speed Zone 714), permanently lowering the maximum speed limit on a segment of Flower Street in Plainfield Township. Following an engineering and traffic investigation by the Will County Division of Transportation, the speed limit will be reduced to 25 MPH along the 0.25-mile stretch from US Route 30 east to Gaylord Road. The new limit will take effect once the appropriate traffic control signage is erected.

Public Meeting Set for Wilmington-Peotone Road Phase I Study:
Director of Transportation Jeff Ronaldson announced an upcoming open house public meeting regarding the Phase I Study for Wilmington-Peotone Road, spanning from Old Chicago Road to US Route 45/52. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wilton Township Community Center in Manhattan. The open house will provide residents with an overview of the project schedule, present the preferred design alternative for intersection improvements, and gather public input before finalizing the design. Information is also available at wilmingtonpeotonestudy.com.