Project Description

The objective of this project is to reconstruct the dry land bridge located on IL Route 132 (Grand Avenue) east of Cedar Lake Road in Lake Villa. The project will consist of roadway widening, resurfacing and other ADA improvements. The Project is being managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Latest Construction Update

Updated April 25, 2024

• The Landbridge is essentially complete.
• Traffic is planned to be switched onto the new bridge, and East Bound Lanes opened on Thursday, April 25, 2024. 
• Two-way traffic will be maintained for the rest of the project.
• The construction work will continue through the summer and include pavement widening, curb and driveway placement, storm sewer improvements, grading, landscaping, and sidewalk improvements.
• Work will be completed with flaggers, who will control traffic during construction as required.
• Starting Friday, April 26, 2024, the underground subcontractor will start storm sewer work on the north side of Grand Avenue. The work will start on the west end of the project.
• ComEd will be on site in the near future to switch from the temporary power lines to the permanent power lines. This switch will be coordinated with the Village to minimize any power disruptions to the Water Facility Building on Oak Knoll Drive. 

Construction Information

Contractor:  Dunnet Bay Construction Company

Estimated Completion Date:  October 2024

Funding Amount/Source:  $8,715,213 and is being funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Construction Hours:  Contractors are working from 7:30am – 3:30pm

Percentage Complete:  78%

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