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Cook County Road Projects To Take Note Of In Journal-AreaFree Access


The Cook County Dept. of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) recently released its 2023 highway construction project map, showing all construction projects underway or scheduled to begin this year on county roads. 

“We understand how vital construction project information is for our residents and are offering this easy-to-use platform to ensure they are able to access the information quickly,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “We want residents to know where and when potential slowdowns might be encountered so they are able to travel safely and efficiently throughout the county.”

Twenty-eight projects are shown on the map. Ten new projects will break ground this year, while 18 projects are continuing work from previous years. Information listed for each construction project includes an expected start date, overview, benefits, scope and additional updates.

“The 2023 construction program includes roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge replacement and rehabilitation and drainage improvements,” DoTH Supt. Jennifer “Sis” Killen said. “The department has work scheduled in approximately 33 municipalities throughout the county over the next six months.”

The following projects in the Journal-area are on the list:

  • Glenview- Summer 2023- Improvements to East Lake Avenue at SOO/Amtrak Railroad include cleaning and painting of the existing bridge structure steel, concrete repairs to the pier and abutments, pavement marking removal and replacement and auxiliary work as needed. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on East Lake through the work zone (between Tall Trees Road and Patriot Boulevard) during construction activities. Traffic will be restored to two lanes in both directions during peak travel times.
  • Glenview- Summer 2023- Improvements to East Lake Avenue at the C&NW Railroad include cleaning and painting of the existing bridge structure steel, concrete repairs to the pier and abutments, pavement marking removal and replacement and auxiliary work as needed. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on East Lake between Pfingsten and east of the Chicago & North Western Railroad Bridge. 
  • Rolling Meadows/Palatine- Spring through fall 2023- Rehabilitation of Euclid Avenue, from Roselle Road, extending 1.8 miles east to Plum Grove Road. This includes asphalt milling, pavement patching, longitudinal joint sealing, asphalt overlay, drainage adjustments, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, detector loops and new pavement markings. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be maintained via flagging. 
  • Mount Prospect- Spring through late fall 2023- Rehabilitation of the intersection of Euclid Avenue at Wolf Road. This includes removal of existing PCC pavement and replacement with new PCC jointed pavement, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, drainage adjustments, detector loops and new pavement markings. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be maintained via flagging.
  • Buffalo Grove- Spring through fall- Pavement rehabilitation of Lake Cook Road, from Arlington Heights Road extending east one mile to Raupp Boulevard. This includes pavement patching, asphalt overlay, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks with ADA improvements, new pavement markings, storm sewer improvements, traffic signals modernization and installation of pedestrian push-buttons at all three intersections.
  • Des Plaines- Summer 2023- Improvements to Mount Prospect Road over Wellers Ditch include bridge pavement repairs, median removal, pavement marking removal and replacement and auxiliary work as needed. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Mount Prospect Road from Warrington Road to just north of Golf Road. 
  • Roselle/Elk Grove Village- Spring through late fall 2023- Rehabilitation of Nerge Road from Roselle Road, extending 0.9 miles east to Algonquin Drive, and from Sara Court, extending 1.5 miles east to Rohlwing Road. This includes asphalt and PCC milling, new asphalt overlay, pavement patching, longitudinal joint sealing, drainage adjustments, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, detector loops and new pavement markings. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be maintained via flagging. 
  • Schaumburg- Spring through late fall 2023- Rehabilitation of Schaumburg Road from Meacham Road, extending 0.8 miles east to Martingale Road. This includes asphalt and PCC milling, new asphalt overlay, pavement patching, longitudinal joint sealing, drainage adjustments, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, detector loops and new pavement markings. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be maintained via flagging. 

To view the 2023 highway construction project map, visit: www.cookcountyil.gov/service/highway-construction-projects. Residents can enter an address to view information regarding nearby construction projects, click the orange highlighted sections on the map or use the arrows in the upper left to toggle through the projects.



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