Council Awards Contract for Skyview Drive Improvements

Litchfield City Council Meeting | Sept. 18, 2025

Article Summary: Baxmeyer Construction was awarded a nearly $2 million contract for road improvements on Skyview Drive. The project, largely funded by grants, aims to repair the deteriorated roadway which serves the Route 66 Industrial Park.

Skyview Drive Project Key Points:

• Contract Awarded: Baxmeyer Construction received the contract with a low bid of $1,936,997.77.

• Scope of Work: The project involves a new base and concrete surface roadway with curbs and gutters for Skyview Drive.

• Funding: The project is supported by a $1.378 million EDP Illinois grant, a $90,800 TARP grant, and over $1.2 million in local Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) and RBI funds.

• Timeline: Construction is expected to begin possibly next spring, depending on weather and contractor schedules.

Major repairs are coming to the industrial sector of Litchfield as the City Council approved a contract for the Skyview Drive improvement project on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2025.

Baxmeyer Construction was the low bidder for the project at $1,936,997.77, which officials noted was $300,000 under the engineer’s estimate.

The roadway, located in the Route 66 Industrial Park, has suffered significant deterioration due to heavy truck traffic.

“Skyview Drive road has taken a beating since the road was built,” the agenda background stated. “During inspection of the subgrade, it was found that the road did not have a suitable base therefore a new base needs to be built.”

Lee Beckman of Milano & Grunloh Engineers reported that the project will likely start in the spring. He noted the road will be constructed one lane at a time to keep traffic flowing for the businesses in the industrial park.