The Village of Oswego has confirmed that Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive will reopen to traffic December 29 at noon. The is the first segment of a multi-year plan to improve Wolfs Crossing by expanding the roadway to a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion, improve safety and accommodate current and future growth.
This segment includes widening Wolfs Crossing to four lanes from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive and replacing the four-way stop-controlled intersection at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road with Oswego’s first roundabout. Landscaping, sidewalks and a bicycle path will be added to the area. Earlier in the project a new watermain was installed from Fifth Street to Devoe Drive to improve water pressure on the east side of the Village.
“We’re thrilled that the first segment of Wolfs Crossing improvements will reopen to traffic by the end of the year,” Village president Ryan Kauffman said. “We appreciate the patience of our residents and area drivers during this vital infrastructure project that will make a huge difference for years to come.”
Nearly half of the $10.2 million project cost was funded by federal and state grants. The Village did not increase or impose any new taxes or incur any additional debt to fund the project. Plus, developer impact fees have funded a portion of the project.
This intersection at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey was planned and constructed first because of its proximity to Oswego East High School and the traffic volume in the area.
Landscaping, restoration and the final pavement surface course will be completed in the spring. Drivers are encouraged to visit the Village’s website for information on navigating a roundabout.
The Village will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the roundabout at 10 a.m., December 29. The Village has been planning for the widening of Wolfs Crossing for many years. The Wolf Corridor Advisory Team studied current and projected traffic demands, evaluated road improvement scenarios and sought public input. The advisory team recommended the roundabout design as the most effective and safest way to manage traffic through the corridor.
— Village of Oswego