2023 - Cherry Lane Underpass Reconstruction

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The Village recognizes that this project will significantly impact residents living in the immediate area. For that reason, the NotifyMe e-mail listserv is available to anyone who is interested in the project can get regular updates on the projects. If you are interested, please subscribe at this link. Updates will begin when the project commences in May 2023.

Project Description

The planned improvements include the reconstruction of Cherry Lane between Cedar Lane and Meadow Road. The existing concrete pavement will be converted to asphalt pavement and deteriorated curb and gutter will be replaced.

The work will begin on May 1, 2023 and starting May 8, 2023, Cherry Lane Underpass will have the northern half shut down in order to facilitate Phase I of the project. During Phase I, one-way traffic will be maintained on the southern half of Cherry Lane, allowing eastbound traffic to pass through the work area.

Once Phase I has been completed, Cherry Lane Underpass will have the southern half shut down in order to facilitate Phase II of the project. During Phase II, one-way traffic will be maintained on the northern half of Cherry Lane, allowing westbound traffic to pass through the work area. The complete reopening of Cherry Lane is anticipated to be no later than July 7, 2023, and the final competition date is anticipated to be no later than July 14, 2023.

The start date for construction will depend on weather, as well as contractor/subcontractor availability.

Enabling Resolution:

A full description of the project can be found as part of Resolution 2023-43, which awarded the project to the Village's contractor.

Construction Notification Letters:

On Friday, April 14 2023, the Village mailed the construction notice for the Cherry Lane Underpass Reconstruction Project. Please see a copy of this notice at this link.

Project Contacts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Michael Weller, Project Manager. Mr. Weller can be reached at 847-664-4132 or via the GONorthbrook system.

Current Project Updates

Friday, June 23

This week, the contractor installed permanent pavement markings and worked on punch list items. 

Next week, the contractor intends to continue working on punch list items. The project is now substantially completed. This will be the final weekly update. Thank you for your patience throughout construction of this project.

Friday, June 16

This week, the contractor finished paving the surface asphalt, installed temporary pavement markings on the both sides of Cherry Lane, and fully reopened the road. Additionally, the contractor began working on punch list items.

Next week, the contractor intends to install the permanent pavement markings and continue working on punch list items.

Friday, June 9

This week, the contractor finished paving the binder course of asphalt on the south side of Cherry Lane and milled the intersection of Cherry Lane and Cedar Lane. Additionally, the contractor started restoration work.

On Saturday June 10, 2023, the contractor intends to finish restoration work in the median.

Next week, the contractor intends to pave the surface asphalt on both sides of Cherry Lane, starting with the south side. After paving the south side, the contractor will open the south side and close the north side. The contractor will have flaggers on site to direct traffic.

Friday, June 2

This week, the contractor finished excavation of the south side of Cherry Lane and poured curb.

Next week, the contractor intends to pave asphalt base course on the south side of Cherry Lane. The final two inches of asphalt will be paved on both sides at a later date. Additionally, the contractor intends to begin restoration.

Friday, May 26

This week, the contractor paved the northern half of Cherry Lane and completed Phase I of the project. Additionally, the contractor began Phase II of the project by saw-cutting and removing the existing street on the southern half of Cherry Lane.

Next week, the contractor intends to continue excavating the southern half of Cherry Lane and prepare for curb installation.

Friday, May 19

This week, the contractor poured new concrete curb and sidewalks. Due to the weather conditions on Friday, the contractor did not pave this week.

On Monday May 22, 2023, the contractor intends to pave seven inches of asphalt on the north side of Cherry Lane. The final two inches of asphalt will be paved at the same time as the south side of Cherry Lane. On Tuesday May 23, 2023 contractor intends to begin Phase II of the project by sawcutting and removing the existing concrete street. During Phase II, the southern half of the road will be shut down and one-way traffic will be maintained on the northern half of Cherry Lane, allowing westbound traffic to pass through the work area.

Wednesday, May 17

The contractor intends on finishing Phase I of the project on Friday May 19, 2023 and beginning Phase II of the project on Monday May 22, 2023. However, these dates will be dependent on Friday’s weather. If the contractor is not able to work on Friday due to rain, they will instead be finishing Phase I of the project on Monday May 22, 2023 and beginning Phase II of the project on Tuesday May 23, 2023.

Cherry Lane Underpass will have the southern half of the road shut down in order to facilitate Phase II of the project. During Phase II, one-way traffic will be maintained on the northern half of Cherry Lane, allowing westbound traffic to pass through the work area. The northern segment of the Cherry/Cedar intersection will continue to be closed during Phase II.

Friday, May 12

This week, the contractor began work on removing the existing concrete panels and preparing for curb construction.

Next week, the contractor intends to pour new curb and sidewalk as well as prepare the base of the roadway for asphalt pavement.

Friday, May 5

This week, the contractor started work on Cherry Lane by installing detour signage and performing construction layout.

Next week, the contractor intends to begin Phase I of the project with excavation of the existing roadway. Starting Monday May 8, 2023, Cherry Lane will have the northern half shut down between Cedar Lane and Meadow Road. During Phase I, one-way traffic will be maintained on the southern half of Cherry Lane, allowing eastbound traffic to pass through the work area. Westbound traffic will be re-routed using the established detour route.

Friday, April 28

Next week, the contractor intends to begin preparatory work on Cherry Lane by installing detour signage and performing construction layout.

Wednesday, March 15

Work on this project is anticipated to begin in May 1, 2023. Future updates will be posted here as they become available.