Rebuild Illinois: Transforming West Lake County’s Infrastructure with Gov. Pritzker’s Historic Capital Program

2023-09-22 14:58:31

Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure in key part of state

WEST LAKE COUNTY – Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the west Lake County area are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan capital program. Five major projects represent a total investment of more than $31 million, improving safety, mobility and quality of life while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.

“Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in the west Lake County area and throughout the state,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Through the largest capital program in state history, IDOT will be delivering improvements to build a more resilient, accessible and equitable system of transportation for generations to come, while creating jobs and enhancing local quality of life.”

The five projects are all scheduled to be completed through 2024:

Illinois 173 at Lake Street, west of Illinois 59 in Antioch intersection widening, with new traffic signals and drainage improvements. One lane in each direction will be maintained on Illinois 173 and Lake Street. The project began in 2021 and anticipated to be completed in late fall.Grand Avenue (Illinois 132) from west of Sheehan Drive to Munn Road in Lake Villa and Lindenhurst pavement widening, bridge replacement, culvert replacement, new median, new left turn lane, drainage improvements and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. One lane of traffic will remain open during construction. The project began in 2021 and anticipated to be completed in late fall. Illinois 132 from Cleveland Avenue to Central Avenue in Lake Villa road widening and bridge replacement. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. The project began this spring and anticipated to be complete in winter 2024. Illinois 60 at ditch west of Peterson Road in Round Lake culvert repair and extension. Illinois 60 is closed to traffic during construction. The project began this summer and is anticipated to be complete this fall.U.S. 12 from State Park Road/East Street to Fox Lake Road in Spring Grove, Fox Lake and Volo resurfacing. One lane of traffic will remain open. Daytime lane closures are needed to complete construction. The project is anticipated to begin in spring 2024 and estimated to be complete fall 2024.

“Rebuild Illinois in Lake County will pay off with increased safety, capacity and mobility for our citizens, whether they drive, walk or roll,” said state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “These projects not only bring good construction jobs, they also increase economic opportunity for the future.”

“Construction might be a bit of an inconvenience, but it’s worth it in the long run to have a more resilient and equitable transportation network,” said state Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Palatine). “I look forward to many of my constituents seeing the benefits of these projects in Lake County, thanks to Rebuild Illinois.”

Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing a total of $33.2 billion over six years into the state’s aging transportation system, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Rebuild Illinois is not only the largest capital program in state history, but also the first that touches all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements. Visit for information and highlights of other Rebuild Illinois projects happening throughout the state.

“These investments in the west Lake County region will strengthen our system of multimodal transportation across the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Remember: If you are driving in Illinois this construction season, you will be driving through work zones. When you see orange, stay patient, drop the devices and slow down.”

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