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Division of Transportation Update
COUNTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE
Rakow Road Reconstruction - Many of the utility conflicts have recently been resolved allowing portions of the project to progress. Earthwork is progressing on the south portion of the project with storm sewer work now resumed from Virginia Road towards Illinois Route 31. Temporary pavement will be completed soon on the north side in preparation for shifting traffic to the north after the Memorial Day holiday. This will allow the southern half of the new pavement to be constructed this year. Water main work has begun at Ackman Road. Temporary traffic signal timings are continuously being monitored and adjusted to maximize their benefits to traffic. We appreciate your patience and extra care in driving through the construction zones.
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Walkup Road Widening, Resurfacing and Multi-use Path Construction - Curb and Gutter and pavement widening is complete on the east side at Crystal Springs Road, as is the concrete pathway north of Hillside Road. Traffic has been shifted and work is now proceeding on the west side at Crystal Springs Road. Installation of traffic signal equipment is complete and the new signals will be turned on when final paving and pavement markings are complete. Traffic flows will be interrupted intermittently throughout the week in the areas where crews are working. Please Drive Carefully and allow extra time to get through the construction zones. For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit www.WalkupRoad.info.
Dunham Road Bridge Replacement - The piling and abutments are now complete and the bridge beams were set on 5/16. Decking in preparation for a 5/27 deck pour is in progress and mass earth grading has begun. The project is scheduled for completion by June 24, however, utility work did create a delay which could extend the completion date.
Union Road Bridge Replacement - The Preconstruction meeting took place at IDOT on May 13, 2011. The road closure and detour route will go into effect on May 23 and the contract completion date for this work is September 30, 2011. There will be a marked Detour Route in effect for the duration of construction using IL 176, IL 23, US 20, West Union Road and North Union Road. The Detour Route and additional information will be available at www.McHenryCountyDOT.org in the near future.
County Pavement Preservation Projects - The low bidder on this project was Arrow Road Construction Company. This project will provide a heavy mill and overlay on Maple Street, Cary-Algonquin Road and Roberts Road. The project started on May 17 with milling on Cary-Algonquin Road. Work is expected to start on Maple Street next around June 1, with Roberts Road to follow approximately two weeks later.
The County Crack Sealing project is scheduled to start the week of May 23, and will include routing and sealing of pavement cracks on Coral, Country Club, Lakewood, Ridgefield and Vermont Roads.
Three New Bridge Replacement Projects - On April 29, 2011 in Springfield, IL, bids were taken by the Illinois Department of Transportation on three McHenry County Bridge Replacement projects. Work is expected to start on all three later this summer and all are scheduled to be completed in 2011. They are the Lawrence Road bridge over Lawrence Creek just north of Oak Grove Road, the Dunham Road bridge over Rush Creek west of Illinois Route 23 in Dunham Township, and the Graf Road bridge over Lawrence Creek just north of Oak Grove Road in Chemung Township. The completion of these projects will eliminate three load posted bridges on the County and Township roadway systems.
Visit www.McHenryCountyDOT.org and check out the interactive Construction Map for the latest information or links to specific project. | 
