Project Timeline & Traffic
When will construction for the project start?
Construction will begin in the spring of 2024 with a substantial completion date in the fall of 2025 with some restoration and landscaping work wrapping up in the spring of 2026.
How many traffic lanes will be open during construction?
Two (2) lanes of traffic will be maintained during the construction and available during non-working times. Intermittent daily lane closures may occasionally be necessary during the day for some construction. See the traffic patterns within the Construction Schedule section in the Overview page.
Project Improvements
Will this project help the drainage issues along Washington Street west of Hunt Club?
Yes, there is known ponding that has occurred on the pavement in the west leg of Washington Street between White Oak Lane and Hunt Club Road. This issue will be addressed through the use of increased stormwater detention and conveyance systems.
How will pedestrian safety be taken into account when constructing the new intersection? Will there be a pedestrian countdown timer?
Crosswalks will be installed at all legs of the intersection with sidewalk ramps designed to ADA standards. Traffic signal timings will be calculated to give enough time for pedestrians to safely cross the intersection. Pedestrian countdown signals will be installed.
Additionally, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) will be installed which will help pedestrians who are blind or have low vision cross the street. APS devices play a low locator tone to help pedestrians locate the APS. Each APS has a button with a raised arrow pointing in the direction of the crosswalk.
How will this project impact drainage in the surrounding area?
This project evaluates all existing points of entry and departure for stormwater runoff within the project limits. Proposed drainage is evaluated to determine impacts to these entry and departure points. As part of this project additional stormwater detention will be provided. The project will also be permitted through the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission.
What happens to the red light running cameras with the construction of this project?
The red light cameras will be removed once the intersection is improved. These cameras are owned and maintained by the Village of Gurnee. A link to LCDOT’s Red Light Camera Policy can be found at the button below. According to the policy, the Village would be eligible to reapply for a permit to reinstall the cameras after collecting 3 years of new crash data.
How will the raised medians and U-turn lanes affect traffic entering/exiting the commercial properties at the intersection?
The raised medians and U-Turn lanes will positively affect the commercial properties at the intersection. Managing the access of the commercial driveways will promote easier and safer ingress and egress of the properties. The U-Turn lane is a unique feature for this project since it’s a first in Gurnee’s network system.
A report from the Federal Highway Administration on the topic of U-Turn Lanes. Click below to read more on the Tech America Website.