Posted in EJ&E/Canadian National, Road construction, The Other Half on August 21, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Canadian National Railroad will be closing the track crossing on Main Street (Lake-Cook Road) just west of Lageschulte Street from 9:00 AM Monday August 24th through Friday August 28th to complete necessary crossing repairs. This closure will impact both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A signed detour route will be in place during this closure.
In recent months, this crossing has been the cause of many flat tires and likely some bent rims, so this will be a welcome, minor inconvenience.
Posted in County, Lake, Road construction, Traffic on August 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
This week, all driveways throughout the project were completed, all traffic signals and traffic signal electrical work was completed and sections of curb and gutter and sidewalk were placed on Hart Road and US Route 14.
On Monday, August 17, 2020, the traffic signals at US Route 14 and Hart Road will be activated at 10:00 am. Please be prepared for traffic delays between 9:00 am and noon, as the traffic signals are being tested and activated. Also on Monday August 17, 2020, the detour for South Hart Road will be removed. It should be noted that the existing detour for North Hart Road will remain in place.
Next week work will begin on the retaining wall at the NE corner of Hart and US Route 14, landscaping will be occurring throughout the project and relocation of the sanitary force main on the North side of US Route 14 will begin.
Posted in IDOT, Road construction, Springfield, Taxes, Traffic, Uncategorized on July 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
IDOT plans to replace the bridge on Algonquin Road at Spring Creek in Barrington Hills sometime between 2022 and 2026
IDOT has budgeted $805,000 for Phase I “Initial Construction – Pavements” for Algonquin Road from IL 25 (Kennedy Dr) to IL 68 (Dundee Rd) in 2021.
Additionally, they have earmarked $5,630,00 for bridge replacement on IL 62 at Spring Creek 1.4 miles west of Rt. 59 in 2022-2026.
A copy of IDOT’s plans for IL District 52 can be viewed and downloaded here.
Posted in Algonquin Rd, County, Kane, Longmeadow Parkway, Road construction, Traffic on July 7, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Beginning tomorrow, July 8th, Bolz Road will be closed to traffic between Sandbloom Road and the entrance to the stone quarry for 8 to 10 weeks, weather permitting, to allow construction crews to safely and efficiently construct the new Bolz Road roadway realignment and install new watermain and storm sewer. Traffic will be routed around Bolz Road using Sandbloom Road, IL 62 and IL 25 as shown below:
Motorist are advised to watch for construction workers, construction vehicles entering or leaving the closed roadway, and obey flaggers and other traffic control devices bordering the work zone.
The full KDOT press release can be viewed and downloaded here.
Posted in Barrington High School, County, Lake, Road construction on May 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Hart Road at Route 14 in Barrington will be closed starting at 6 AM Monday, May 18, for three months.
The closure is necessary as part of railroad crossing improvements, along with the reconstruction and widening of the intersection of Hart Road and Route 14, according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. The road is scheduled to reopen Monday, Aug. 17.
On the south side of Hart Road, local traffic will have access to businesses, residences and Barrington High School from Lake-Cook Road.
For more information, visit hartandus14.com.
Posted in County, Lake, Road construction, Traffic on April 21, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Construction has started on an improvement project at Route 14/Northwest Highway and Hart Road in Barrington.
The project will upgrade safety operations of the at-grade railroad crossing on Hart Road and improve the intersection. Lake County Division of Transportation officials say other work will include turn lanes on north- and southbound Hart Road, sidewalk improvements, a multi use path and traffic signal upgrades.
According to the latest project timelines, lane closures are to begin in the area this week.
Posted in EJ&E/Canadian National, IDOT, Road construction on April 13, 2020| 1 Comment »
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.
Posted in Barrington High School, County, Lake, Road construction on March 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Crews wrapped up their work earlier than advertised today, but they seem to have left themselves enough traffic barriers for single lane closures. Nonetheless, the “Barrington Bypass” is once again open.
Posted in Barrington High School, County, Lake, Road construction, Traffic on March 20, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Hart Road in Barrington will be closed to through traffic beginning at 8 PM this evening through late Sunday, March 29.
The closure is necessary for AT&T to relocate fiber cables in preparation for the reconstruction and widening at the intersection of Hart Road and Route 14. The Lake County Division of Transportation worked with AT&T to ensure this closure occurred during spring break at Barrington High School.
A detour will take drivers from Route 14 to Route 59 to Lake-Cook Road. Local traffic will have access to area homes, Barrington High School and local businesses.
The closure is in preparation for construction later this year that will enhance safety and intersection operations at the railroad crossing on Hart Road at Route 14. Additional turn lanes will improve traffic flow, while a sidewalk, multiuse path and traffic and railroad signal enhancements will allow pedestrians and non-motorized traffic to safely cross Route 14 and the tracks.
For further information, click here.
Posted in 220, Board of Education, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Road construction, School Districts, Traffic on November 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »
At their November 19th meeting, the 220 Board of Education approved the demolition of the property located at 36 E. Dundee Road, which sits directly adjacent to BMS-Prairie and the Early Learning Center. The work will be completed no later than December 20th, but it is estimated it will only take approximately two weeks to complete the demolition.
While the district, “does not anticipate any disruption to the school day,” parents should be aware they will see construction crews and equipment around the parking lots of both buildings. The intent is to use the space to ease traffic congestion at both schools.
220 purchased the property last school year, after Cook County rejected a proposal from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District to build a fire station at the site.
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