Willow Road Construction

August 22-September 5, 2014

• Waukegan Road.  Pavement and median work south of the intersection is expected to be completed.
• Waukegan to Sunset Ridge.  Landscape restoration is scheduled.
• Sunset Ridge to Bracken Lane.  Pavement installation is underway.  Final curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation is expected the week of August 25^th.
• Churchill Westbound.  Traffic has been shifted to the north side of the right of way and pavement removal and temporary pavement is scheduled for August 25^th.
• Bridge.  The contractor will be pouring the west bridge approach soon.  After the 7 day required curing period, and the associated sidewalk installation, the bridge will also be changed over to Phase II operations.
• River to the Edens.  The final electrical work is underway along with final curb and gutter work.  Installation of the brick paver sidewalks and landscaping is scheduled for the week following Labor Day.  As soon as the bridge is ready, the downtown area will also be changed over to Phase II operations.
•  Edens.  Final trim and grading operations are underway.  Pavement installation is expected to begin on August 26^th.    

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.   As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Willow Road Construction

August 8-22, 2014

• Detour - Sunset Ridge Intersection. The south leg of the Sunset Ridge Road intersection is expected to re-open on August 15. Click here for the detour route 
   http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/SunsetRidgeDetour.pdf
• Waukegan Road. The pavement on the south side of the intersection is complete and they are now working on curb and gutter, sidewalk, and landscape restoration.
• Waukegan to Sunset Ridge. The remaining curb and gutter, electrical and sidewalk work is expected to be completed followed landscape restoration.
• Sunset Ridge to Chapel Hill. The earthwork and subgrade installation is underway. Pavement installation is expected to begin around August 15th.
• Chapel Hill to the River. The final grading and seeding are being completed on Phase I. Traffic is expected to be shifted to the north side of the right of way and the Phase II (south side) operations started around August 18th. A special notice will be posted when a traffic adjustment date is announced.
• Bridge. The contractor is finishing the parapet, pilasters, roadway approach, and pedestrian railing system. After the 7 day curing period, the bridge will also be changed over to Phase II operations.
• River to the Edens. The final electrical work is underway and will be followed by the installation of the brick paver sidewalks and landscaping. As soon as the bridge is ready, the downtown area will also be changed over to Phase II operations.
• Edens. Final trim and grading operations are underway. Pavement installation is expected to begin on August 18th.

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. As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts. #willowroadcp

Willow Road Work

July 25 to August 8, 2014

• Detour - Sunset Ridge Intersection.  The south leg of the Sunset Ridge Road intersection will be closed during this two week period.  Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/SunsetRidgeDetour.pdf
• Waukegan Road.  The pavement on the south side of the intersection will be installed over the next week followed by the curb and gutter and the median.
•  Waukegan to Sunset Ridge.  The curb and gutter and sidewalk work are scheduled to be installed.
• Sunset Ridge to Chapel Hill.  They expect to finish the installation of the storm sewer and subgrade material and then start pavement work the first week in August.
• Chapel Hill to the River.  The sidewalks, grading, and seeding are all expected to be completed.
• Bridge.  The contractor will be finishing the parapet, pilasters, and pedestrian railing.
• River to the Eden’s.  They plan to finish the earth and subgrade work and then start on the pavement the first week in August. 

The planned operations involve the continued detour on the south side of Sunset Ridge Road. 

 

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.   As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Detour Alert – Sunset Ridge Road

On Monday, July 21, 2014 IDOT will be closing the southern intersection of Willow Road and Sunset Ridge Road.  The intersection will be closed to allow for final utility connections and pavement installation.  It is anticipated to remain closed for three weeks.   Local traffic will be detoured to Wagner Road.        

Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/SunsetRidgeDetour.pdf

During the detour period the Village will:

• monitor the intersections, and will request signal timing adjustments, if needed, to minimize traffic backups;
• provide special Police patrols on local streets to reduce speeding and cut through traffic; and,
• ensure emergency responses routes are maintained to all part of the community for police, fire and ambulance access.   

Detailed construction work and current 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 

Willow Road Work – Delays Anticipated

July 11 to July 25, 2014

•  Central Road Intersection.  Lane closures and delays will continue at the Central Avenue intersection until Saturday, July 26^th.  The lane configuration will be adjusted to shift the traffic to the newly constructed pavement on the outside of the intersection so the middle lanes can be built.  During this time there will only be one southbound and one northbound lane.  This is a further reduction in the number of lanes and extensive delays are anticipated.  Motorists are urged to use alternate routes or plan for long delays.
•  Sunset Ridge Intersection.  The south leg of the Sunset Ridge Road intersection is planned to be closed starting on July 21^st for a three week period.  The planned detour route and notice will be posted as soon as soon as it is available. 
• Waukegan to Sunset Ridge.  The pavement on the southern lane will be installed this next week followed by the curb and gutter and then electrical work.
• Sunset Ridge to Chapel Hill.  The contractor will be finishing the installation of the storm sewer and then will begin the earthwork and installation of subgrade material.
• Chapel Hill to the River.  The contractor will be finishing up back filling the curbs and will then start installing sidewalks.
• Bridge.  The contractor will be finishing the sidewalk, parapet, pilasters, and then installing the pedestrian railing.
• River to the Eden’s.  The contractor will finish the drainage and grading and start the pavement installation followed by curb and gutter.

The planned operations involve lane closures at Central Avenue and Sunset Ridge Road.  Substantial delays and detours are anticipated.  Motorists are urged to use alternate routes or to allow additional time. 

 

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.   As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Willow Road Work – Delays Anticipated

June 27 to July 11, 2014

• 4^th of July.  Construction work will stop for the 4^th of July holiday.  Work will progress through the end of the day on July 3^rd and then resume again on Monday July 7^th.
• Central Road Intersection.  Lane closures and delays will continue at the Central Avenue intersection for the next few weeks.  The intersection will remain open to north and south bound traffic but the number of lanes will be reduced and extensive delays are anticipated.  Motorists are urged to use alternate routes or plan for long delays.
•   Wagner Road Detour.  Wagner Road will be re-opened tomorrow, Saturday June 28^th.
• Sunset Ridge to Waukegan.  Final earth work and subgrade operations are underway.  The pavement installation is scheduled to start the week of July 7^th.
• Chapel Hill to Sunset Ridge.  The contractor will be installing the new water main, storm sewer connections, and sanitary lines.
• Chapel Hill to the River.  The Wagner Road intersection will be reopened tomorrow and the contractor will be finishing up pavement installation in the gap areas, curbing, electrical, back filling the curbs, and installing sidewalks.
• Bridge.  The contractor will be finishing the sidewalk, parapet, pilasters, and then installing the pedestrian railing.  In addition, they will be working with the MWRDGC on a sanitary sewer repair.
• River to the Eden’s.  The contractor will finish the drainage and grading and start the pavement installation followed by curb and gutter.

The planned operations involve lane closures at Central and Happ with occasional flagging operations.  Substantial delays are anticipated.  Motorists are urged to use alternate routes or to allow additional time. 

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.   As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Willow Road Work – Delays Anticipated

June 13 to June 27, 2014

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

• Central Road Intersection.  On Thursday, June 12, IDOT will begin work on the Central Avenue and Willow Road intersection.  The intersection will remain open to north and south bound traffic but the number of lanes will be reduced and extensive delays are anticipated.  Work is expected to continue in this area for the next three weeks.  Motorists are urged to avoid the intersection, use alternate routes, or plan accordingly for delays.
• Wagner Road Detour.  On Monday, June 16, 2014 IDOT will be closing the northern intersection of Willow Road and Wagner by Middlefork School.  The intersection will be closed to allow for final utility connections and pavement installation.  It is anticipated to remain closed for two weeks.   Local traffic will be detoured to the Old Willow/Northfield Road intersection.  Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/Wagner_Detour.pdf
• Chapel Hill Lane to Waukegan.  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.
• Chapel Hill to the River.  The contractor will be finishing the pavement installation followed by the curb and gutter.
• Bridge.  The contractor will be installing the approaches, concrete deck and sidewalls, sidewalk, parapet, and pilasters.
• River to the Eden’s.  The contractor will finish the drainage and grading and start the pavement installation followed by curb and gutter. 
• Eden’s Expressway.  The contractor will continue to install the drainage and then will being the grading and subgrade operations. 

The planned operations involve an intersection closure at Wagner, lane closures at Central and Happ, and occasional flagging operations.  Substantial delays are anticipated and motorists are urged to use alternate routes or to allow additional time.  

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.   As always, actual start dates and activities may change due to weather or other conflicts.   #willowroadcp

Detour Alert – Wagner Road

On Monday, June 16, 2014 IDOT will be closing the northern intersection of Willow Road and Wagner by Middlefork School.  The intersection will be closed to allow for final utility connections and pavement installation.  It is anticipated to remain closed for two weeks.   Local traffic will be detoured to the Old Willow/Northfield Road intersection.        

Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/Wagner_Detour.pdf

During the detour period the Village will:

• monitor the Northfield  Road intersection, and will request that IDOT make adjustments to the signal timing, if needed, to minimize traffic backups;
• provide special Police patrols on local streets to reduce speeding and cut through traffic; and,
•  ensure emergency responses routes are maintained to all part of the community for police, fire and ambulance access.   

Detailed construction work and current 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 

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

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

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

Pilings Notice

April 24, 2014

Late this morning, the contractor plans to start installing the pilings at the bridge. In total, 7 piles will be placed today and each of these is estimated to take about 25 minutes to install. The operation is expected to be completed in one day but additional noise and vibrations are anticipated.

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

Willow Road Work

April 18 to May 2, 2014

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

• From Sunset Ridge Road west, NICOR will be finishing up their main connection and backfilling the trench excavations.  Immediately following that, the contractor will being the pavement removal on the south side of the right of way followed by grading and subgrade installation.
• From Wagner to the river the contractor will be finishing up the drainage installation and then begin working on the grading and subgrade installation.
• At the river, the contractor will begin the installation of the abutment production piles for the bridge as soon as the water levels drop.
• 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.

All of 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

Eden's Expressway Construction Notice

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that weather permitting, ramp work on I-94 at Willow Road in the Village of Northfield, will begin Thursday night, April 10, 2014.  Work will require a stage traffic control and protection pattern be put in place.  Northbound lanes on I-94 at Willow Road, will be reduced Thursday night 4/10/14 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday and on southbound lanes Saturday night 4/12/14 from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.  

The work is part of the on-going Willow Road reconstruction project. Changeable message signs are in place to alert the motoring public.  Motorists can expect delays during times when the lane closures are in effect and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signing in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

  

Willow Road Work

April 4 to April 18, 2014

With the milder weather, construction work along Willow Road is again moving ahead. Over the next two weeks the following is planned:

• The Wagner Road detour will remain in effect until Sunday April 6. Additional pavement work is then anticipated, at the intersection, on Monday, April 7th between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm. The contractor pavement installation will be phased in so that the roadway can remain open to local traffic.

• The contractor will be out this week and next to sweep and clean the area, fix pot holes, restripe the corridor, and to install the safety lane delineators.

• Piling work will begin at the bridge as soon as the river water levels permit.

• Utility work will continue throughout the area. NICOR’s work on a gas main relocation, between Waukegan and Sunset Ridge Road, is expected to be completed by April 16th; the storm sewer and water main will be installed between Chapel Hill Lane and Wagner; and then the storm sewer work, east of the bridge, will begin.

All of 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.

Wagner Road Detour – March 28

Late this afternoon, the northern leg of the intersection of Willow Road and Wagner will be closed. The closer is needed to facilitate the relocation and installation of utilities. The construction crews will work longer hours and on the weekends to get the intersection re-opened by April 7. Local traffic will be detoured to the Old Willow/Northfield Road intersection.

Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/Wagner_Detour.pdf

During the detour period the Village will closely monitor the Northfield Road intersection, and will request that IDOT make adjustments to the signal timing, if needed, to minimize traffic backups; provide special Police patrols to reduce speeding and cut through traffic; and ensure that emergency responses routes are maintained to all part of the community for police, fire and ambulance access.

Happ Road Closure

Happ Road between Old Willow and Southgate will be closed today to facilitate an ongoing Police investigation. The closure points will be staffed with a Police Officer and local residents will be able to access their homes. No through traffic will be permitted.

Wagner Road Detour Notice

On Friday, March 28, IDOT will be closing the northern intersection of Willow Road and Wagner, by Middlefork School.  The intersection will be closed to allow for the relocation and installation of utilities and will remain closed for one week.  The construction crews will start, after the close of school, on Friday, March 28.  They will work longer hours and on the weekends to try to get the intersection re-opened before school resumes after spring break.  Local traffic is being detoured to the Old Willow/Northfield Road intersection.        

Click here to see the detour route http://www.northfieldil.org/documents/Willow/Exhibits/Wagner_Detour.pdf

During the detour period the Village will:

• closely monitor the Northfield  Road intersection, and will request that IDOT make adjustments to the signal timing, if needed, to minimize traffic backups;
•  continue to provide special Police patrols on the local streets to reduce speeding and cut through traffic; and,
• continue to ensure that emergency responses routes are maintained to all part of the community for police, fire and ambulance access.  

 

 Detailed construction work and current 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 

Traffic Alert

NICOR has notified us that they will be having lane closures and flagging operations in place on IL 43 (Waukegan Road) near Willow Road from 9:00 to 3:00 today. They will be undertaking pothole work for their existing utilities in order to complete their directional bore under the roadway. They expect to complete the work in one day but have indicated it may take two depending on how deep the existing facilities are. There will be impacts and delays to both the north and south bound traffic lanes at times. Motorist should anticipate traffic delays and avoid the area if possible.

Willow Road Work

For February 24 to March 7

The winter project work is moving ahead well and a lot of the utility work has already been completed.  Over the next several weeks the following is planned:

• The contractor will be out today to fix the pot holes throughout the corridor.    
   
• Early next week, two test pilings will be installed on the north side of the bridge.  The test work is expected to be completed in one day and additional noise and possible vibrations are anticipated while the actual work is underway.  
   
• Finally, NICOR will continue to work on their gas main work between Waukegan and Sunset Ridge Road; the storm sewer main is being installed between Wagner Road and the bridge; and the water main work will commence on Waukegan Road south of Willow.    

All of 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