Lake County Announces $98 Million 2026 Construction Program
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) announced today a $98 million 2026 construction program focused on maintaining and modernizing County roads, paths and bridges.
Approximately 30 transportation projects will be under construction in 2026. The Arlington Heights Road reconstruction and the Hunt Club Road at Washington Street intersection project are continuing from last year, and several new projects will begin this construction season.
New Projects for 2026
Below are some of the new projects scheduled for construction in 2026. See the complete list by viewing our interactive construction map.
Russell Road Roundabouts
A single-lane roundabout will be constructed this spring at Russell Road and Kenosha Avenue. And later this summer, a single-lane roundabout will also be constructed at Russell Road and Lewis Avenue.
Deep Lake Road Roundabout
Construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Deep Lake Road and Depot Street is scheduled for this summer.
Washington Street Path
Construction is underway to fill the bike path and sidewalk gaps along Washington Street from Sextant Drive to Almond Road.
Resurfacings and Bridge Repairs
LCDOT's top priority is to maintain existing roads, paths and bridges to ensure they are in a good state of repair. Scheduled projects include:
Resurfacings
- Cedar Lake Road - Hart Road to Monaville Road
- Cedar Lake Road - Townline Road to IL 60
- Fairfield Road - Nippersink Road to IL 60
- Martin Luther King Jr. Drive - IL 131 to Commonwealth Avenue
- Old McHenry Road - Cuba Road to Quentin Road
- Russell Road - Kilbourne Road to IL 131
Bridge Repairs
- Dilleys Road at Mill Creek
- Pulaski Drive at US 41
- Robert McClory Bike Path at IL 173
- Russell Road at the Des Plaines River
Stay Informed
Interactive Construction Map
Use our interactive construction map to find the project you're interested in.
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