Construction Updates: Wagner Road resurfacing begins this week; Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing to begin Sept. 3

August 28, 2024

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Sept: 13 Updates

Wagner Road resurfacing: Cook County's resurfacing project on Wagner Road will continue with milling operations next week. The County will continue to operate north to south, and next week begin working south to north. Milling will be followed by storm sewer repairs and patching.


Drivers can anticipate traffic control flaggers, lane closures and delays.


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Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing: IDOT's resurfacing of Milwaukee Avenue will also continue next week.


The public can expect delays on both roadways and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

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Sept: 9 Updates

Wagner Road resurfacing: Cook County's resurfacing project on Wagner Road will continue next week with sidewalk removal and replacement. Asphalt milling operations are anticipated to begin on Sept. 11 and take seven days to complete.


Drivers can anticipate, traffic control flaggers, lane closures and delays.


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Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing: IDOT's resurfacing of Milwaukee Avenue began this week and will continue with roadway patching next week.


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The public can expect delays on both roadways and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

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Wagner Road resurfacing: Cook County will begin resurfacing Wagner Road next week following completion of the Village's watermain installation. The resurfacing will take place between Glenview Road and Willow Road.


Milwaukee resurfacing: The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the resurfacing of Milwaukee Avenue, from Glenview/ Dearlove Road to north of Kennicott Lane, will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, weather permitting.


The $1.1 million project, which also includes constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is anticipated to be completed in November. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.


The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.