EDWARDSVILLE – An approximately $700,000 improvement project is set to begin Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to replace and upgrade the water main on Cass Avenue between North Kansas and North Buchanan streets.The project will include the installation of an 8-inch water main, replacing an older and smaller series of mains that now serve this area. This portion of Cass Avenue also will be resurfaced and new hydrants will be installed.
The replacement project will bring improved long-term reliability and water flow in this area. Local traffic access is expected to be maintained during construction; however, some delays and access limitations are likely in the immediate area where workers are present.
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Weather permitting, this work is expected to wrap up before November. As part of the project, water service lines will be moved to the new water main. While the transfers are being made from each water service line, water customers can expect a temporary service disruption and will need to flush their lines for a minute before resuming normal water use.
Property owners who could be impacted by the work have been notified. The Cass Avenue water main replacement is being partially funded by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Grants Program.
The funding was made possible through congressionally directed spending from Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois. The grant will cover $500,000 of the project costs, with the City’s water systems improvements fund covering the remaining amount. Haier Plumbing and Heating Inc. will complete the improvements. The City appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation while this work is ongoing.
