Friday, May 30, 2014

Willow Road Work

May 30 to June 13, 2014

Over the next two weeks the following construction work is planned:

• From Chapel Hill Lane west, the contractor will install the new drainage and utilities and then begin grading and subgrade operations on the south side of the right of way.

• On Waukegan Road, the contractor will finish the pavement installation for the northwest corner lanes and then install the curb and gutter.

• From Chapel Hill to the river, the contractor will be starting the pavement installation followed by the curb and gutter.

• At the bridge, the contractor will be installing the concrete deck and sidewalls.

• From the river east, the contractor will finish the drainage installation and start grading operations.

• On the Eden’s Expressway the contractor will continue to remove the existing shoulder and unsuitable materials and then install the drainage.

The traffic staging for this work is already in place and no substantial delays are anticipated. 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

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Willow Road Work

May 16 to May 30, 2014

Over the next two weeks the following construction work is planned:

  • From Chapel Hill Lane west, the project is in the Stage 2 configuration, on the south side of the right of way.  The contractor will continue to remove pavement and unsuitable soil, install drainage, and then begin grading and subgrade operations.
  • The contractor will also be starting the pavement installation on Waukegan Road north of Willow.
  • From Chapel Hill to the river, the project is in the Stage 1 configuration, on the north side of the right of way.  The contractor is completing the final grading work and then will start the pavement installation.
  •  At the bridge, the contractor will be working on the deck construction, reinforcement, and concrete deck pour.
  • From the river east, the contractor will finish the drainage installation and start grading operations.
  • On the Eden’s Expressway the contractor will continue to remove the existing shoulder and unsuitable materials and then install the drainage. 

The traffic staging for this work is already in place and no substantial delays are anticipated.  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

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Willow Road Work

May 2 to May 16, 2014

Over the next two weeks the following construction work is planned:

  •  From Chapel Hill Lane west, the project is in the Stage 2 configuration, on the south side of the right of way.  The contractor will be removing the pavement lanes on the south side of the right of way and then begin grading and subgrade operations.
  • From Chapel Hill to the river, the project is in the Stage 1 configuration, on the north side of the right of way.  The contractor will be working on the final grading and subgrade work for the northern lanes.  As soon as that is complete they will begin the pavement installation.
  •  At the bridge, the contractor will be working on the abutment, slopewall, and underdrain on the western side and the production piles, abutments, slopewalls, and underdrain on the eastern side.
  • From the river east, the contractor will be continuing with the utility installation including the new water sanitary and drainage systems.  When that work is complete they will start the grading and subgrade installation.
  • On the Eden’s Expressway the contractor will be implementing a new maintenance of traffic plan so that they can begin removing the existing shoulder and installing drainage. 

The traffic staging for this work is already in place and no substantial delays are anticipated.  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