What's New for Willow Road?

For July 29 to August 9

At the July 24, 2013 Willow Road coordination meeting, IDOT and Lorig Construction provided their proposed construction schedule for the upcoming weeks. 

•  The “one-way” flagging operations which were in place this week, for the temporary paving, are complete.  Next week the construction area will return to one lane in each direction. 
   
• The Bristol Street detour will remain in effect for work at the bridge.  Vehicles can access Bristol from the south but do not have access to Willow Road.  The public parking spaces in the area will remain available.
   
• West of Sunset Ridge Road, the Phase I work will continue with the contractor undertaking site grading, subgrade and pavement operations.  The lane closures and traffic patterns for this work are in effect.
   
•  On Waukegan Road, the Phase I work will continue with the contractor undertaking site grading and subgrade operations.  The lane closures and traffic patterns for this work are in effect.
   
•  From Sunset Ridge Road to Bristol, the pre-stage work will continue with the installation of the drainage systems, a new water main, and the retaining wall and drainage structures near the bridge.  Once completed, the Bristol Street detour will be removed.  The lane closures for this work are already in place.
   
• From Bristol to the Eden’s Expressway, utility relocation work will continue.  Short term, lane closures may be needed for portions of this work.  

 

More detailed construction work and traffic conditions can be tracked at http://northfieldwillowroad.blogspot.com/ ; through Facebook at Willow Road Construction Project; or through Twitter at @willowroadcp.   

 

Please note that the actual start dates and activities may change due to weather, utility issues, permitting approvals, or other contractor conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Major Delays Anticipated the Week of July 22

During the week of July 22, the contractor for IDOT expects to be installing the pavement for the temporary travel lanes along the south side of Willow Road. The paving work will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please note that at times the roadway will be reduced to one lane. Construction flaggers will be in place to ensure the safe movement of traffic. Major delays are anticipated.

What’s New for Willow Road?

For July 5 to July 17

At the July 3, 2013 Willow Road coordination meeting, IDOT and Lorig Construction provided their proposed construction schedule for the upcoming weeks. 

• Until midnight on July 7, holiday work restrictions are in effect.  The contractor is not allowed any additional lane closures and can only use flaggers to move equipment in and out of the work zone.
   
• The Bristol Street detour will remain in effect for work at the bridge.  Vehicles can access Bristol from the south but do not have access to Willow Road.  The public parking spaces in the area will remain available.

• West of Sunset Ridge Road, the Phase I work will continue and the contractor will be working on the remainder of the pavement removal, installation of drainage and electrical systems, site grading, and concrete pavement installation.   The lane closures and traffic patterns for this work are in effect.
   
• On Waukegan Road, the Phase I work will continue and the contractor will be installing the drainage system and begin site grading. The lane closures and traffic patterns for this work are in effect.
   
• From Sunset Ridge Road to Bristol, the pre-stage work will continue including the installation of temporary pavement and drainage systems, a new water main, and the retaining wall and drainage structures near the bridge.  The lane closures for this work are already in place.
   
• From Bristol to the Eden’s Expressway, the contractor will be installing the remainder of the temporary traffic signal systems, water main, and drainage.  Short term lane closures may be needed for portions of this work.
   
• Utility work will continue throughout the corridor.  Short term, lane closures may be needed for portions of this work.   

 

More detailed construction work and traffic conditions can be tracked at http://northfieldwillowroad.blogspot.com/ ; through Facebook at Willow Road Construction Project; or through Twitter at @willowroadcp.   

 

Please note that the actual start dates and activities may change due to weather, utility issues, permitting approvals, or other contractor conflicts.   #willowroadcp