April 10, 2024
Lake County Announces $127 Million 2024 Construction Program
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) today announced the 2024 construction program that includes $127 million for infrastructure projects to increase driver and pedestrian safety, improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions on Lake County's transportation system.
More than 20 transportation projects will be under construction in 2024, featuring intersection improvements, non-motorized paths, resurfacings and bridge maintenance.
"The Lake County Board is investing more than $800 million over the next six years to maintain and modernize our roads, bridges, and paths," said Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart. "Through this commitment, we are able to address critical transportation needs for everyone who travels through Lake County."
 This year's program features a combination of projects that preserve, modernize and expand Lake County’s transportation system. These include:
 Aptakisic Road Reconstruction
Concentrated from IL 83 to Buffalo Grove Road, the five-lane roadway will include two travel lanes in each direction and a road median with left-turn lanes. Non-motorized gaps along the corridor also will be connected.
Arlington Heights Road Reconstruction
Pavement replacement from IL 83 to Lake Cook Road, leading to a quieter ride. The enhanced storm sewer system will accommodate higher rainfall totals. Non-motorized gaps will be filled.
Wadsworth at Lewis Avenue Intersection
Improves the intersection by adding turn lanes and pedestrian signals with push buttons. Numerous other pedestrian accommodations will be made including a new shared use path from this intersection to the regional Robert McClory Path.
IL 59 at Grand Avenue Intersection
The intersection will be reconstructed, realigning Washington Street to meet IL 59 south of Grand Avenue. New left-turn lanes will be added along with sidewalks and multi-use paths that connect to Grant Community High School.
Stearns School Road at US 41 Intersection
Adds a southbound right-turn lane and left-turn lane on US 41, a second left-turn lane on northbound US 41, a second right-turn lane on eastbound Stearns School Road, and a westbound receiving lane on Stearns School Road. LCDOT led and funded Phase I and Phase II engineering, and the Illinois Department of Transportation is leading and funding Phase III construction using federal safety funds.
See all 2024 projects at lakecountyil.gov/ConstructionProgram
 Several non-motorized transportation (NMT) improvements are scheduled for this year's construction program, with many of them built into larger projects. For example, a new bike path will be constructed from the Metra railroad tracks to East County Farm Road as part of the Winchester Road project, and a multi-use path and sidewalk are being constructed along Aptakisic Road.
"It is exciting to see our non-motorized path network expand as part of several projects this year," said Jennifer Clark, Lake County Board Public Works and Transportation Committee Chair and Board Member for District 15. "Our goal is to expand options for residents traveling to work, local businesses, forest preserves, Metra and Pace stations, and other destinations without the need for their motor vehicles."
 Resurfacing a roadway can require temporary lane closures and flaggers to direct traffic. Preservation work planned in 2024 includes the following pavement resurfacing projects:
- Butterfield Road - IL 137 to IL 176
- Deep Lake Road - IL 132 to IL 173
- Fairfield Road - Nippersink Road to IL 60
- Fairfield Road - Old McHenry Road to Ivanhoe Road
- Gilmer Road - IL 120 to IL 176
- Grass Lake Road - IL 59 to State Park Road
"Maintaining and preserving our transportation system is always a top priority as it ensures that Lake County highways are safe to drive on," said Shane Schneider, LCDOT Director of Transportation. "We ask everyone to take it slow and be mindful of crews working in construction zones so we can all make it home safely at the end of the day.”
 Interactive Construction Map: Residents can use our interactive construction map to find the project they're interested in.
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