Starting the week of March 16, 2025, Gary Avenue will be closed between Prairie Avenue and Harrison Avenue as crews begin the next phase of the Gary Avenue Reconstruction Project. Crews will be reconstructing the roadway; expanding the culvert; adding a turn lane, stoplight and marked crosswalk at Prairie Avenue; and adding a path for pedestrians. 

This section of Gary Avenue is expected to be closed until mid-summer, once the south half of the road reconstruction is complete. This project is expected to be completed in late fall, barring unforeseen circumstances. 

Local Access Information
Local access will be provided to Rosie O Reilly’s from Harrison Avenue. Access to the Wheaton Sport Center will be available from Gary Avenue north of the project site, between Jewell Road and the creek. Signage will direct patrons to both establishments. 

Residents living in the Wheaton Oaks subdivision will use the entrance from Jewell Road to access their properties, as access from Prairie Avenue will not be available during construction. 

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as the City works to make these important infrastructure improvements.