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PALATINE ROAD
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This site is designed to keep you updated about the ongoing construction project on Palatine Road.
Listed first is the most current information followed by overall project specifics. Check back periodically to get information about future lane closures and the construction progress.
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LATEST INFORMATION: last updated 8-31-2010
- 8-31-2010: On Wednesday, September 1st and Thursday, September 2nd, the contractor will be installing some required drainage structures in the middle of Palatine Road, between Smith and Greeley. This will require a temporary shutdown of Palatine Road and a short detour around the park. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be moved north and south on Smith and Greeley and east and west on Slade. Signage will be in place. The shutdown will be implemented between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, both days. Traffic will be in regular alignments before and after these times. Since Greeley will see increased traffic those days, police will post "No Parking" signs on the east side of Greeley between Slade and Palatine.
- 8-26-2010: The eastbound crossing at the Union Pacific tracks will open Friday, August 27th. Once eastbound is open, the section of Palatine Road, from Benton Street to Route 14, will also become eastbound only. Westbound traffic will need to follow detours. Westbound, as always, will be operational from Plum Grove west.
- 8-26-2010: Crews will be dressing up the construction area at Brockway Street and the west side of Greeley Street to help move pedestrians through the area. You will see some signs to help direct pedestrian traffic. We expect some crowds for Street Fest.
- 8-26-2010: Last week traffic was moved to the west side of Plum Grove Road. This week began tree removals and pavement removals on Plum Grove Road.
- 8-26-2010: You most likely have been seeing more action on Palatine Road in the downtown section. Crews are installing the new drainage systems.
- 8-26-2010: There will be some temporary daytime detours on Palatine Road the week of August 30th. Crews will do their best to work off-peak hours. The area between Smith Street and Greeley Street requires drainage runs be installed in the middle of the road. We will move traffic east and west on Slade Street and north and south on Brockway Street and Smith Street from Slade Street.
- 8-26-2010: A separate IDOT contract is about to begin involving a grind and resurface of Palatine Road from Quentin Road to Roselle Road, you might see a few delays there in September but no closures are expected. Work is expected to last the month.
Important Notices:
Traffic detours will be in effect during construction.
Left turn lanes will also be restricted during construction.
Traffic will remain open on all roads, except during railroad crossing construction
Traffic detours will be in effect during construction.
Left turn lanes will also be restricted during construction.
Traffic will remain open on all roads, except during railroad crossing construction
Project Information:
The Palatine Road Construction project is scheduled to begin in Summer 2010 and have all new lanes open to traffic in late Fall 2010, weather permitting.
The Village of Palatine needs this project because Palatine Road and Plum Grove Road are not serving commuters as they should. Because this intersection is so close to two railroad crossings, traffic congestion is a growing problem. 61% of the crashes at this intersection were rear-end collisions caused by congestion. Throughout the limits of this project, the roadway is cracking at joints in the underlying concrete. The existing pavement does not provide enough support to improve capacity or congestion. This pavement will continue to deteriorate unless it is repaired now. If it is not repaired now, maintenance costs will continue to rise. The Palatine Road Construction Project is going to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and make driving on Palatine Road a more pleasant experience. The project will widen and reconstruct Palatine Road. New pavement will be put down along with new railroad crossings and traffic signals. Existing sidewalks will be replaced and landscaping will be restored.
The limits for the project include: Palatine Road, from Smith Road to Kerwood Street and Plum Grove Road, from Washington Street to Slade Street.
The approximate length of this project is 3,657 feet.
The Village of Palatine is getting a great deal on the Palatine Road Construction project:
- 81% of the ENTIRE project is being paid by the Federal Highway Authority!
- The Federal Highway Authority is covering 100% of the railroad improvements and 100% of the construction engineering!
The Palatine Road Construction project is scheduled to begin in Summer 2010 and have all new lanes open to traffic in late Fall 2010, weather permitting.
The Village of Palatine needs this project because Palatine Road and Plum Grove Road are not serving commuters as they should. Because this intersection is so close to two railroad crossings, traffic congestion is a growing problem. 61% of the crashes at this intersection were rear-end collisions caused by congestion. Throughout the limits of this project, the roadway is cracking at joints in the underlying concrete. The existing pavement does not provide enough support to improve capacity or congestion. This pavement will continue to deteriorate unless it is repaired now. If it is not repaired now, maintenance costs will continue to rise. The Palatine Road Construction Project is going to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and make driving on Palatine Road a more pleasant experience. The project will widen and reconstruct Palatine Road. New pavement will be put down along with new railroad crossings and traffic signals. Existing sidewalks will be replaced and landscaping will be restored.
The limits for the project include: Palatine Road, from Smith Road to Kerwood Street and Plum Grove Road, from Washington Street to Slade Street.
The approximate length of this project is 3,657 feet.
The Village of Palatine is getting a great deal on the Palatine Road Construction project:
- 81% of the ENTIRE project is being paid by the Federal Highway Authority!
- The Federal Highway Authority is covering 100% of the railroad improvements and 100% of the construction engineering!
