For November 18 to 29
There has been a lot of construction activity along the corridor recently and we anticipate the next several weeks will continue to be very busy. The contractor will be working on the following elements:
- Sunset Ridge Road to Waukegan Road – The intersection pavement operations are expected to start this week and continue into next week. Once completed, they will work on installing the curb and gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping.
- Somerset Road/Old Willow Road Detour - The detour remains in effect and there continues to be no access, to or from Old Willow Road, to Willow Road. All traffic is being detoured to Wagner. The utility work in this intersection is complete and the contractor has started the pavement operations. We anticipate the intersection being reopened, in its final configuration, by the end of next week. Click here to see the detour route: http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/Somerset_Old_Willow_Detour.pdf.
- Sunset Ridge to Wagner – The contractor continues to work on the installation of the drainage system, water main, and sewer system. In areas where that work has been completed, they will start the grading work and subgrade placement.
- Wagner to Middlefork Bridge – AT&T’s contractor will be working to remove the asbestos and remediate the soil, west of the bridge. When completed, IDOT’s contractor will start the installation of the sanitary and drainage systems.
- Old Willow Road Detour – the detour remains in effect on the north side of the intersection to facilitate the installation of utilities and roadway improvements. The contractor anticipates completing the utility work early this week and will immediately start the grading, subgrade, and paving operations. They expect to have the intersection reopened by the end of next week. Click here to see the detour route: http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Old_Willow_Detour.pdf.
- Winter Plan - IDOT is working with the contractor to put a winter plan into effect before any major snow event takes place. As part of this work the contractor will be installing new pavement marking to more clearly delineate the lanes; will install temporary asphalt on the driveways or roads where the pavement will not be completed before the winter; and IDOT is evaluating alternative barriers, to help ensure effective snow removal and motorist safety. Over the winter months the contractor plans to undertake the remaining utility work along the corridor.
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 or other conflicts. #willowroadcp
