Willow Road Work Plan

May 29 to June 10, 2015

West of Waukegan Road.   The stock pile areas will be removed and construction on the southern thru-lanes will commence.

Sunset Ridge to Wagner.   The contractor will be working on the final grading, parkway plantings, curb and gutter, and sidewalks on the south side. 

Wagner to Bosworth.  Over the next two weeks the remaining south side curb work will take place along with final parkway grading, sidewalk installation, and parkway planting.    

Bridge to Happ.  The final Alice Place pavement will be installed and then the contractor will be working on the grading and sidewalk installation.

Eden’s to East Limits.  Final sidewalk, curbs, driveway and planting installations are anticipated to be completed and will occur in conjunction with other similar work along the corridor.  

 

The 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.   Actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Willow Road Work Plan

May 15-29, 2015

Waukegan to Sunset Ridge Road.   The parkway landscaping work will continue and the median irrigation system installation will commence.

Sunset Ridge to Wagner.   The contractor will be working on the final grading, parkway plantings, curb and gutter, and sidewalks on the south side. 

Wagner to Bosworth.  Churchill, Eaton and Bristol are anticipated to re-open by Monday, May 18.  Immediately thereafter, Dickens Street will be closed and they will start pavement installation within that intersection.  Over the next two weeks the remaining south side curb work will take place along with final parkway grading and plantings.    

River Bridge.  The contractor will be finishing up most of the south side bridge work and is in the process of installing the final pilaster and guard rail system.    

Bridge to Happ.  The contractor will be working on the south side pavement lanes between the bridge and Happ followed by curb and gutter and parkway restoration.  The only remaining intersection work in this area is at Alice Place.  That intersection will be installed in two phases to ensure access is maintained.

Eden’s to East Limits.  Final sidewalk, curbs, and driveway installations will be completed and coordinated in conjunction with other similar work along the corridor.  

 

The 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.   Actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Willow Road Work Plan

May 4 to May 18, 2015

Waukegan to Sunset Ridge Road.   Final center median work, electrical, and landscaping work are planned.

Sunset Ridge to Wagner.   The phase III center median work, landscape restoration, and sidewalks are planned.

Wagner to Bosworth.  On Tuesday, May 5^th the second lane pavement pour is planned followed by curb and gutter installations and parking way planting on the north side.  Until this work is completed, Churchill, Eaton and Bristol will be closed.  Neighborhood access will remain at Dickens or off of Wagner Road. 

River Bridge.  The parapet wall, pilasters and railing installation work will all continue. 

Bridge to Happ.  The final water main connections will be made and the water will need to be shut off, to certain areas, for short periods of time.  On Tuesday, May 5, a water shut off is scheduled at Northfield Road from 6am to 10am.  This will impact Mariano’s and the businesses along Northfield Road.  When this work is completed, the contractor will start the earthwork and subgrade operations from Northfield to the bridge.  The pavement installation in this area is expected to start by May 11.   

 

The 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.   Actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp