Old McHenry Road:

Currently the paving on Old McHenry is on hold while the contractor waits for the CN Railroad to provide a flagman.  This is a safety requirement so that no equipment is on or near the tracks when a train is coming.  We have no control over this matter, but believe that one should be available during the week of 10/4.  We share your frustration with getting this road finished, but hope that things will be wrapped up in early October. 

The project started on June 1 with good early progress until a Union Laborers/Operators strike prevented work during the majority of July.  Our resurfacing projects generally last about 3 months, however the strike and the railroad flagman are beyond the control of the contractor so that is why we are now starting our 5^th month on this project. 

The final asphalt surface and pavement markings were recently put down on the section without the railroad tracks from Midlothian Rd. all the way to US Rte. 12.  Please check our website at lakegov.info/roadwork for updates as they become available or contact our Resident Engineer, Joe Cucio at his field office (847) 740-3449 for more information.  Although these repairs last a few months, they should make for a smooth surface to drive on for many years to come.  Thank you for your continued patience.

Folks have questioned the condition of Midlothian Road and when it might be repaved. Midlothian is an IDOT roadway and I do not think they have any plans to improve it in the near future.  The public does have the opportunity to provide input on IDOT's next 5-year roadway program by contacting them at their website:   http://www.dot.state.il.us/opp/planning.html