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Lake County - IL 131 (Green Bay Road)
The Illinois Department of Transportation (Department) is finalizing a preliminary engineering and environmental study (Phase I) for the improvement of Illinois Route 131 from Russell Road to Sunset Avenue in Lake County. The general scope of work consists of roadway widening and reconstruction to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and intersection and drainage improvements. The southern third of this improvement (from Sunset Avenue to Wadsworth Road) is included in the Department’s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. Current engineering efforts are targeted to enable a contract letting in the middle years of the multi-year program contingent upon plan readiness, land acquisition, and funding availability through future annual legislative appropriations. The northern portion of the improvement (from Wadsworth Road to Russell Road) is not currently included in the multi-year program, however, this part of the project will be included in the Department’s priorities for future funding consideration among similar improvement needs throughout the region.
Note: IDOT projects typically have three distinct phases. Phase I (or the project Study) consists of developing the project scope, environmental studies and preliminary design of a project. Phase II (Design) consists of refining the design to develop contract plans and land acquisition. Phase III (Construction) consists of the actual construction of the project.
Study
Public Hearing – November 16, 2017
A public hearing was held on November 16, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School in the Village of Beach Park to obtain public input on the preferred alternative and Environmental Assessment. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Environmental Assessment
Public Meetings
Public Meeting #1:
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School in the Village of Beach Park to obtain public input on the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Presentation | Exhibits | Aerial Exhibit | Photos
Public Meeting #2:
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School in the Village of Beach Park to obtain public input on the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Summary | Presentation | Exhibits | Photos
Public Meeting #3:
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School in the Village of Beach Park to obtain public input on the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Summary | Presentation | Exhibits | Photos
Public Meeting #4:
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School in the Village of Beach Park to obtain public input on the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Presentation | Exhibits | Photos | Alternative Evaluation Handout
Refined Alternative E1
This design features two through lanes in each direction, 10-foot paved shoulders on the outside edge of the roadway, and open drainage system for the entire length of the project. From Sunset Avenue to Illinois Route 173, a 13-foot flush two-way left-turn lane median would be used. From Illinois Route 173 to Russell Road, a 22-foot barrier median would be used. This represents a combination of Preliminary Alternatives A1 and B1.
Alternative E1 – Sheet 1 | Alternative E1 – Sheet 2 | Alternative E1 – Sheet 3
Refined Alternative E2
This design features two through lanes in each direction, curb and gutter on the outer edge of the roadway, and storm sewer throughout the entire length of the project. From Sunset Avenue to Wadsworth Road a 13-foot flush two-way left-turn lane median would be used. From Wadsworth Road to Russell Road, a 22-foot barrier median would be used. This represents a combination of Preliminary Alternatives A2 and B2.
Alternative E2 – Sheet 1 | Alternative E2 – Sheet 2 | Alternative E2 – Sheet 3
Corridor Planning Group & Technical Advisory Group (CPG-TAG) Meetings
CPG-TAG #1:
A CPG-TAG meeting was held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zion-Benton Public Library in the City of Zion to obtain feedback on design elements of the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Summary | Presentation | Photos
CPG-TAG #2:
A CPG-TAG meeting was held on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zion-Benton Public Library in the City of Zion to obtain feedback on design elements of the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Summary | Workshop Summary with Averages | Presentation | Photos
CPG-TAG #3:
A CPG-TAG meeting was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zion-Benton Public Library in the City of Zion to obtain feedback on design elements of the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Summary | Presentation | Photos
CPG-TAG #4:
A CPG-TAG meeting was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Zion-Benton Public Library in the City of Zion to obtain feedback on design elements of the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
CPG-TAG #5:
A CPG-TAG meeting was held on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Zion-Benton Public Library in the City of Zion to obtain feedback on design elements of the project. The following materials were presented at the meeting:
Other Materials
Initial Alternatives:
Aerial A1 – Sheet 1 | Aerial A1 – Sheet 2 | Aerial A1 – Sheet 3
Aerial B1 – Sheet 1 | Aerial B1 – Sheet 2 | Aerial B1 – Sheet 3
Typical Section A1 | Typical Section A2
Typical Section B1 | Typical Section B2
Newsletters:
Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Winter 2011 | Summer 2014 | FHWA Access Management Brochure
Press Releases:
October 2008 | December 2009 | May 2010 | March 2011
Reports:
Problem Statement | Purpose and Need
Community Involvement:
Design
This section will be updated as the project progresses.
Construction
This section will be updated as the project progresses.
Contact
If you have any questions or need information, please contact Lori Brown, Project Manager, at (847) 705-4477 or by email at Lori.S.Brown@illinois.gov