Work is scheduled to begin today on a bridge deck overlay with joint repairs on Higgins Road (Route 72) over the CN Railroad in Hoffman Estates, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.
During the project, westbound Higgins Road between just west of Sutton Road (Route 59) and just after the railroad bridge will be reduced to one lane. The work is expected to be completed in June.
Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
Are you aware that Barrington Fire Protection District is attempting to build a new Fire Station in a residential neighborhood in unincorporated Cook County at 1004 South Hough (Barrington Road)? They are seeking a zoning variance from R-3 residential to a special use. All neighbors are opposed, but very concerned that the Cook County ZBA will ok this request. Please help by publishing an article about this very, very bad idea. The BFPD seems to not care one bit about destroying a residential area. Especially given their previous attempt to locate a station next to Prairie Middle School and the Early Learning Center last year.