Progress Updates

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

2025 Road Program
Crews paved the first layer of asphalt on Berry Avenue, Stevens Court, Silo Hill Drive, Kerry Way, Karyn Lane, Bluestem Lane, Osage Orange Road, Prairie Trail, and the Prairie Crossing Alleys. Surface asphalt was also completed at the Grayslake Feed Store, United Protestant Church, Bluestem Lane, and Osage Orange Road.

Underground utility structures were raised on Hawley Street. Railroad crossing repairs were completed at Center Street.

North Alley Utility Burial
Crews installed conduit and stubbed in two proposed pedestals as work continues in the North Alley.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor is scheduled to pave the surface layer of asphalt on the Prairie Crossing Alleys, Center Street, and Shorewood Road. At the utility burial site, conduit installation will continue along the alley corridor.

Community Impact: What to Expect

As work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Construction signage has been placed in the downtown area for the 2025 Road Program. As part of the Road Program, Pace Bus Route 570 will be rerouted, see here for more information.

Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

2025 Road Program
All structures have been lowered along Center Street and Atkinson Road. Increte removal was completed at the intersections of Hawley/Whitney, Hawley/Slusser, and Center/Slusser, followed by paving with asphalt. Milling operations were completed on Prairie Trail, Prairie Crossing Alleys, Bluestem Lane, Osage Orange, Kerry Way, Silo Hill Drive, Karen Lane, and Atkinson Road.

Atkinson Road was sprayed with tack coat and temporary ramps were installed at major intersections. Patch work was completed along Prairie Trail, Osage Orange, and Bluestem Lane.

North Alley Utility Burial
The contractor mobilized equipment to the North Alley and completed the construction layout for secondary electrical trenches.

2025 North Alley Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements
Crews removed asphalt for the new transformer islands.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, crews anticipate completing increte removal and finishing milling operations throughout town. Patch work is scheduled to be completed, and paving work is anticipated to begin, starting on Atkinson Road.

In the North Alley, saw cutting for secondary trenches is anticipated, followed by trench excavation between pedestals and individual services, weather permitting.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

2025 Road Program
All concrete work for this phase of the project has been poured and forms removed. Underground utility improvements and utility pole base removal were completed at the Grayslake Feed Store. Half of the required structure adjustments within the project area were completed, and milling was finished along Prairie Trail and the Prairie Crossing Alleys. Coordination also began between IDOT and Meade to advance work at the intersection of Route 83 and Center Street.

North Alley Utility Burial
The North Alley was cleared of construction debris and swept in preparation for the installation of secondary ComEd electrical services.

2025 North Alley Streetscape Masonry Improvements
The contractor completed washing all brick and stonework on the trailer enclosure behind The Freeze.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, crews plan to complete the remaining structure adjustments and remove the stamped concrete at intersection locations. Following milling operations throughout the week, a leveling binder is scheduled to be placed.

Community Impact: What to Expect

As work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Construction signage has been placed in the downtown area for the 2025 Road Program. As part of the Road Program, Pace Bus Route 570 will be rerouted, see here for more information.

Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

2025 Road Program
Curb and gutter removal and forming work was completed for all marked locations along Center Street, along with all sidewalk sections scheduled for replacement. Structure adjustments in the curb line were also completed. In addition, the sanitary utility along Route 83 was televised.

North Alley Utility Burial
The subcontractor completed the installation of communication manholes for AT&T in the North Alley.

2025 North Alley Streetscape Masonry Improvements
Brickwork and capping stone installation for the trailer enclosure behind The Freeze was completed this week.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates completing concrete curb and sidewalk work along Center Street. Structure adjustments in the asphalt on Center Street are expected to begin, and underground utility installation is planned for the Grayslake Feed Sales parking lot mid-week. Milling operations are scheduled to begin in the Prairie Crossing Alleys and Prairie Trail areas.

In the North Alley, the trailer enclosure is expected to be completed once brick washing is finished, weather permitting.

Community Impact: What to Expect

A small section of parking behind The Freeze is being utilized for staging equipment. As work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Construction signage has been placed in the downtown area in preparation for the 2025 Road Program. Work related to this program is expected to begin soon. As part of the Road Program, Pace Bus Route 570 will be rerouted, see here for more information.

Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Please note: as part of the 2025 Road Program, Pace Bus Route 570 (Eastbound & Westbound) will be rerouted; see here for more information.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

2025 Road Program
Crews completed saw cutting for all curb and gutter locations marked for replacement along Center Street.

North Alley Utility Burial
A communications subcontractor mobilized materials and equipment to begin the installation of AT&T handholes in the North Alley.

2025 North Alley Streetscape Masonry Improvements
The block walls for the trailer enclosure behind The Freeze have been constructed. Brick work was completed on the west wall and work continues on the east wall.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates removing and replacing the marked curb and gutter along Center Street. Brick and stonework on the trailer enclosure is expected to be completed, weather permitting. In the North Alley, installation of secondary pedestals and transformer pads is planned to begin once revised plans are issued. Communication structure installations are also anticipated to continue.

Community Impact: What to Expect

A small section of parking behind The Freeze is being utilized for staging equipment. As utility work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Construction signage has been placed in the downtown area in preparation for the 2025 Road Program. Work related to this program is expected to begin soon. As part of the Road Program, Pace Bus Route 570 will be rerouted, see here for more information.

Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Concrete foundation work is now complete. Crews began masonry construction on the trailer enclosure in the North Alley, completing the east block wall and starting work on the west wall behind The Freeze.

In addition, the primary conduit burial for the utility work in the North Alley was completed. The trench was backfilled with stone and capped with concrete. Work on the secondary conduit is pending.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates completing brick and stone work on the trailer enclosure, weather permitting. Installation of secondary pedestals and transformer pads in the North Alley is pending a revised plan set.

Community Impact: What to Expect

A small section of parking behind The Freeze is being utilized for staging equipment. As utility work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Construction signage has been placed in the downtown area in preparation for the 2025 Road Program. Work related to this program is expected to begin soon. Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area.

Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This past week, the contractor completed backfilling the footings and foundation walls for the trailer enclosure behind The Freeze. The concrete pad in that same area was also poured. In the North Alley, crews potholed and exposed existing gas services along the proposed electrical alignment and installed new conduit across Slusser Street.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to remove concrete forms from the newly poured pad behind The Freeze. Conduit installation is anticipated to continue within the North Alley, weather permitting.

Community Impact: What to Expect

A small section of parking behind The Freeze is being utilized for staging equipment. As utility work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary.

Looking ahead, road construction and resurfacing associated with the 2025 Road Program are anticipated to begin in the downtown area the week of April 1st. Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area.

Please watch for construction signage, follow all posted traffic control measures, and visit this website for weekly updates throughout the duration of the project.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

The project construction kicked off this week with the contractor completing the excavation, framing, and pouring of the proposed concrete footings and foundation walls behind The Freeze. They also excavated, framed, and poured the Memorial Park monument foundation.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to remove the framing for the Memorial Park monument foundation as well as the foundation walls behind The Freeze and backfill up to the existing grade. The contractor then plans to frame and pour the concrete slab inside the trailer enclosure. 

Utility trenching is scheduled to begin across Slusser Street and along the North Alley.

Community Impact: What to Expect

A small section of parking behind The Freeze is being utilized for staging equipment. As utility work continues in the North Alley, the Slusser Street exit will be closed periodically, with traffic being redirected to Hawley Street as necessary. Residents, patrons, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of signage and flaggers identifying changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the project area.