Winchester Road Construction Update

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Lake County Transportation Updates

Winchester Road Construction Update

Winchester Road is being resurfaced from east of IL 83 to IL 21 in Mundelein and Libertyville with fresh pavement and a new multi-use path is being constructed between IL 21 and the Libertyville Bike Path that extends from Butler Lake. A majority of the curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements have been completed. Road pavement work began this week.

Work zone speed limit signs have been posted. Please watch for workers, trucks entering and leaving the job sites, and lane closures between IL 83 and Butterfield Road. 

Portion of Road Closed for Culvert Replacement

Winchester closure

Winchester Road from Butterfield Road to IL 21 will be closed to through traffic starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26 for a culvert installation. The road will be closed for 45 days and is expected to reopen the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 8. 

Detour Route: Butterfield Road to IL 137 to IL 21.

  • Local traffic will have access from Butterfield Road to the closure for the work site east of Jeremy Lane
  • Local traffic will have access from IL 21 to Ellis Avenue (Libertyville Township Offices) and the Lake County Government Campus

Learn more about LCDOT's 2023 construction program by viewing this interactive map

Winchester Sidewalk

Newly poured sidewalks on Winchester Road