Addison, IL – Drivers and residents in Addison will notice darker streets this week as a planned streetlight outage continues through Wednesday due to an ongoing sewer separation project, impacting two well-traveled neighborhood corridors.
According to the Addison Police Department, the blackout affects East Myrick Avenue—from Addison Road to South Wisconsin Avenue—and Iowa Avenue—from Wrightwood Avenue to East Myrick Avenue. The temporary shutdown is required so crews can safely complete underground work tied to the long-running sewer improvement project.
Police noted that the outage may make nighttime travel more challenging, especially in residential areas where visibility is already limited. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, keep headlights on bright when appropriate, and watch for pedestrians. Residents who walk pets or commute on foot are urged to wear reflective clothing during early morning and evening hours.
The project is expected to wrap up the lighting disruption by Wednesday, November 19, 2025, but the village advised that additional short-term outages could occur later in the project as work shifts to other blocks.
The sewer separation upgrade is part of a multi-phase infrastructure plan designed to reduce flooding, improve drainage, and update aging utilities throughout Addison and surrounding DuPage County neighborhoods.
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