Lake County News

Linda Pedersen
 
Lake County Board Rep and Forest Preserve Commissioner-District 1
 
 March 2, 2010
 
Linda Pedersen

Dear Neighbor,
   
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at  847-395-1384 email me at lpedersen@lakecountyil.gov.   
 
Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative
 
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Fairfield Road at IL Route 176 Junction 

 
 
View exhibits and information presented at the Fairfield Rd/IL 176 Intersection Improvement Study public open house held Thursday February 25.
 
 
Proposed Improvement Alternatives
 
1.  At-Grade Improvement
2.  Grade Seperated Imrovement
3.  Roundabout Improvement
 
On February 25, 2010 the Lake County Division of Transportation held a public meeting regarding the Phase I study that is underway for intersection improvements at Fairfield Road and IL Rte 176.  Information regarding existing conditions and three alternative improvements that were presented at the open house can be found at the following web address:   www.lakecountyil.gov/transportation/fairfield176.htm 
 
The Division of Transportation is interested in receiving public input and comments regarding the intersection and the surrounding area by March 12, 2010 so that the consultants can begin enhancing and improving the alternatives by addressing the interests and concerns that are identified.  Please provide public input by clicking on the "comment form".

Monaville Road and Cedar Lake Road 

 
We were fortunate to compete for, and receive, special federal funds (with a 20% local match) to improve the intersection at Monaville Rd/Cedar Lake Rd.  These funds were awarded to remove the traffic bottleneck at that 4-way stop intersection to clean up the air.  Our project manager is Chuck Gleason at 847-377-7447.  The construction is currently targeted for 2012.  The highway approval process is a long one,  see our web at:  http://oldapps.lakecountyil.gov/elibrary/publications/dot/elements_design.pdf 
 
I don't know if you travel much in Wisconsin but a roundabout will be constructed such as are appearing all over Wisconsin.  These are neat little intersections which move traffic but are safer than traditional signalized intersections.   This summer will see the first one in Lake County on our intersection of Riverwoods and Everett Rd in Lincolnshire.  Want to look at web sites on roundabouts see:
 
 
We do not have any funding right now for Monaville Rd/Fairfield Rd intersection but I am sure we will apply again for the special federal funds for air quality I mentioned.

Redurfacing Projects

 
The resurfacing of Grass Lake Road between State Park and the Grass lake Bridge along with State Park Road from US Rte 12 to the county line are planned to begin in late April. 
 
Kelsey Road from IL Rte 22 to US Rte 14
 
River Road from Roberts Road to Kelsey should also be beginning in late April.
 
Gages Lake Road from Rte 45 to Hunt Club
 
O'Plaine Road from Black Stone to Old Grand will begin in April.
 
In addition, Old McHenry Road from US Rte 12 to Quentin Rd is planned for a March 2010 letting;
 
Gilmer Road from Diamond Lake Road to IL Rte 83 is planned for an April letting;
 
Deep Lake Road from IL Rte 173 to Grass Lake Road
 
Monaville Road from IL Rte 59 to Cedar Lake Road are both planned for a May letting.

2010 Road Construction Highlights

 
2010 is going to be a busy year. The Lake County Division of Transportation has a wide range of projects scheduled for this Spring; from several road resurfacings to 3 new roundabouts as well as the widening of Washington St. All of the 2010 projects are posted on our Construction Projects interactive webmap.Construction
 
Washington St. from IL 21 to US Route 41:
Project is nearing completion. All lanes are open. Median landscaping in Spring 2010.
 
Washington St. from Hunt Club Rd. to IL 21:
Crews have begun excavation on the North side of Washington St. and installing temporary pavement.
 
North Ave. from IL 83 to Deep Lake Rd:
New storm sewer has been installed. Utility companies will continue moving their facilities until Spring 2010.
 
Midlothian Rd. Extension:
The final segment of the Midlothian Rd. extension is scheduled to begin Spring 2010.
 
MLK Jr. Dr. from Green Bay Rd. to Sheridan Rd:
The north half of the roadway is nearing completion. Reconstruction of the south half will start in the Spring of 2010.
 
Riverwoods Rd. at Everett Rd.
Construction of a roundabout is scheduled to begin in Summer 2010.
 
Hunt Club Rd. at Wadsworth Rd.
Construction of a roundabout is scheduled to begin in Summer 2010.
 
Hunt Club Rd. at Millburn Rd.
Construction of a roundabout is scheduled to begin in Summer 2010.

What is PASSAGE?

 
The backbone of PASSAGEis a fiber optic network along county, state, and Tollway roads which provides for data flow between PASSAGE elements. Elements like: real-time video, traffic signal controller data, Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) messages, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) data and web based information. The operators at the Transportation Management Center (TMC) use the network to manage all of the elements of PASSAGE.
 
Currently 85 miles long, originating from the Transportation Management Center in Libertyville, this fiber optic network connects approximately 150 traffic signals in Lake County. Planned expansion over the next few years will connect an additional 80 miles of fiber optic cable and over 200 signals to the PASSAGE network.
 
To read about PASSAGE:  http://www.lakecountypassage.com/about/network.html
 
 

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