Beltway Trail Project

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Status Updates

September 12, 2025

Work on the Beltway Trail Project continues to move forward. Since construction began in February, crews have completed concrete walking trails, off-street bike lanes, traffic calming features, sidewalk connections, and light pole installation. Upcoming work includes planting, roadway striping, and bike lane protectors.

September 12, 2025

Work on the Beltway Trail Project continues to move forward. Since construction began in February, crews have completed concrete walking trails, off-street bike lanes, traffic calming features, sidewalk connections, and light pole installation. Upcoming work includes planting, roadway striping, and bike lane protectors.

As construction progresses, residents have shared feedback about the transition of bike lanes from on-street to off-street near Le Grande Drive. The travel lanes in this area are 12 feet wide, which is consistent with transportation standards, though temporary traffic controls may make them feel narrower during construction.

The Public Works & Engineering Department has made small adjustments, such as modifying traffic delineators and removing temporary striping, to ease the experience in the interim. Staff will continue to monitor this area as work advances and will coordinate with the contractor if refinements are needed as part of the project’s remaining tasks.

When complete, permanent striping and other finishing details are expected to provide clearer guidance for drivers. In addition, traffic calming features like slightly narrower lanes are designed to encourage slower speeds, which can help reduce cut-through driving.

You can follow the progress on the project on the Town's website. Thank you for your patience as we work to make Addison a better place to live, work, and play.

August 22, 2025

Construction on Phase I is well underway, and significant progress has already been made since construction began in February. Below is a summary of the work completed so far and what remains before this phase is finished.

Work Completed in the Greenspace:

• Demolition and site preparation, including fine grading

• Concrete walking trails, off street bike lanes, and secondary path installation

• Traffic calming measures including lane narrowing 

• Electrical work, including installation of the light poles

• Irrigation system installation (temporary controller in place; permanent controller pending)

• Planting bed preparation

Work Completed at Beltway Drive and Belt Line Road:

• Concrete sidewalk installed at the trail connection

• Concrete retaining wall installation

Remaining Tasks:

• Beltway Trail Connection - detectable warning pavers installation is final item remaining 

• Greenspace planting - tree planting and sod installation are final items remaining

• Roadway striping and bike lane protector installation from Belt Line Road to the Addison Athletic Club

• Installation of 3 pieces of art by the Addison Arbor Foundation (outside of Project Scope)

Looking Ahead – Phase II
Phase II of the Beltway Trail Project is scheduled to go out to bid in early September. Construction is expected to begin following the completion of Phase I of the Beltway Trail Project and Phase II of the Les Lacs Pond Project, as both projects share traffic control areas along Beltway Drive. Sequencing these projects ensures efficient progress while minimizing impacts on traffic flow and community access.

Phase I construction is now underway and is expected to be completed by September 2025, weather permitting. Phase II will begin after the completion of Phase II of the Les Lacs Pond Project, as the two projects share overlapping traffic control areas.

• Phase I Construction Phase: (20 weeks)
• Phase II Bidding Phase: (up to 8 weeks)
• Phase II Construction: (TBD)

Project Budget

In the 2019 Bond Election, voters approved a total of $3,282,110 for Les Lacs Pond Improvements as follows:

Public Engagement: $66,000 (MIG)

• Facilitate Public Engagement meetings (2)
• Conceptual Design of Beltway Trail
• Development of an Open Space Plan
• Development of a Trail Signage and Wayfinding Plan

Design: $223,000 (MIG)

• 100% schematic design
• Construction document development
• Bidding and construction phase assistance

Phase 1 Construction: $1,526,233 (C Greenscaping)

• Two-Way Buffered Bike Lanes (Midway Road to Addison Athletic Club Entry)
• Two-Way Bike Boulevard (Midway Road to Belt Line Road)
• Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Vehicular Traffic Control at Greenspace
• Connection to existing trail north of Belt Line Road and Beltway Drive
• Greenspace Renovations including enhanced plantings, irrigation updates, walking paths, and upgraded pedestrian amenities.

Phase 2 Construction: (TBD)

•  Construction of Two-Way Buffered Bike Lanes (Marsh Lane to Addison Athletic Club Entry) 

The Beltway Drive Trail Project was identified in Addison’s City-Wide Trail Master Plan (CWTMP), adopted by Council on May 25, 2021, as a Phase 1 priority to be completed within five years. The plan envisioned a connected trail system along Beltway Drive to enhance mobility, safety, and greenspace by incorporating trail design, wayfinding, and open space planning to ensure the project meets local needs and expectations.

On December 14, 2021, Council approved a professional services agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) to prepare a conceptual plan, supported by a public input survey that shaped the final design. In February 2023, Council approved MIG’s concept plan and authorized $223,000 for development of construction documents. From March 2023 through September 2024, staff and MIG collaborated on multiple design stages to ensure feasibility, affordability, safety, and responsiveness to community feedback.

The project was divided into two phases to avoid conflicts with the Les Lacs Pond Project. Phase 1 extends from the Addison Athletic Club to Belt Line Road, including buffered bike lanes, a bicycle boulevard, traffic calming measures, and new greenspace improvements south of Addison Grove.

A Competitive Sealed Proposal process issued in October 2024 resulted in the selection of C Green Scaping, LP as the contractor, offering the best value to the Town. On January 14, 2025, Council considered approval of a $1,526,233 contract for Phase 1, with total combined construction for Phases 1 and 2 estimated at $1,769,233, below the allocated budget of $2,197,500.