2024 - Huntington Subdivision Water Main and Roadway Improvements

General Information

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Project Description

The Village of Northbrook plans for and funds the replacement of water main each year. A particular focus is placed on replacing 6-inch cast iron water mains as this is historically the worst performing main within the water distribution system. This project will focus on the Huntington Subdivision, which includes Russet Lane, Radcliffe Drive, Southwind Drive, Wessling Drive, Charles Drive, Stratford Place, Russet Court, and Eastwind Court.

The existing water main in the Huntington Subdivision is approximately 10,300 Feet of 6-Inch to 12-Inch cast iron water main that was installed in the 1960’s. The proposed water main will be 8-Inch to 12-Inch ductile iron or PVC water main. The new water main in this subdivision will generally be installed in the roadway with the open cut method. Additionally, there is approximately 30,000 Square Yards of deteriorated asphalt pavement that will be reconstructed in the subdivision following the installation of the water main. The project is currently being designed with construction anticipated in March 2024.

Enabling Resolution:

A full description of the Request for Proposal  process can be found as part of Resolution 2023-111, which awarded the design contract to the Village's consultant.

On March 12th, the Village Board passed a resolution to award the water main contract to Berger Contractors, Inc., the Agenda Packet of the Meeting can be found at this link. 

Construction Notification Letters:

A preconstruction notice was provided to residents on March 1^st, 2024 notifying them of an open house and providing general construction information. A copy of this notice can be found at this link.

Project Contacts

For questions regarding this project, please contact Brian Parks, Project Manager with Bowman Consulting Group at 847-513-6477 or via e-mail at bparks@bowman.com.  Additionally, questions may be directed to Aram Beladi, Assistant Village Engineer. Mr. Beladi can be reached at 847-664-4133 or via the GONorthbrook system.

Current Project Updates

Friday, November 22

This week, the contractor continued overall site restoration and cleanup. While minor punch list items remain, work on this project is substantially completed.  

This will be the last regular update provided for this project.  We thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout the year as we’ve worked to perform these necessary improvements.  If you have any questions or concerns about the project moving forward, please do not hesitate to reach out to project engineer Brian Parks at 847-513-6477 or to the Public Works department at 847-272-4711.

Friday, November 15

This week, the contractor laid sod on Eastwind Court. Additionally, the contractor continued overall site restoration and cleanup.

Next week, the contractor will continue overall site restoration and cleanup.

Friday, November 8

This week, the contractor continued sodding parkways and repairing brick driveways in the western part of the subdivision. The contractor continued overall site restoration and cleanup.

Next week, the contractor is anticipated to lay sod on Eastwind Court. Additionally, the contractor will be performing tree trimming and will continue overall site restoration and cleanup.

Friday, November 1

This week, the contractor continued site restoration, including sodding the parkways and repairing brick driveways. On Monday, the contractor paved the final layer of asphalt in Eastwind Court.

Next week, the contractor will finish sodding parkways and repairing brick driveways in the western part of the subdivision. The contractor will continue overall site restoration and cleanup.

Friday, October 25

This week, the contractor placed sod in the parkways. On Wednesday, the contractor prepared the subdivision for final roadway surface paving. On Thursday and Friday, the contractor paved the final layer of asphalt in most of the subdivision.

Next week, the contractor will continue site restoration, including sodding the parkways and repairing brick driveways. On Monday, the contractor will pave the final layer of asphalt in Eastwind Court. Please do not park on the street on Eastwind Court Sunday night through Monday night. Driveways will remain accessible, and the road will remain passable during work.

Friday, October 18

This week, the contractor continued parkway restoration in the western part of the subdivision. Additionally, brick driveways in the western part of the subdivision were repaired.

Next week, the contractor will place sod in the parkways. On Wednesday, the contractor will prepare the subdivision for final roadway surface paving. On Thursday and Friday, the contractor will pave the final layer of asphalt in the entire subdivision. Please do not park on any streets in the subdivision Tuesday night through Friday night. Driveways will remain accessible, and roadways will remain passable during work.

Friday, October 11

This week, the contractor finished parkway restoration in the eastern part of the subdivision. On Wednesday and Thursday, the contractor paved the initial layer of asphalt pavement in the western part of the subdivision. Asphalt driveway aprons in the western part of the subdivision shall be repaved by the end of today.

Next week, the contractor will begin parkway restoration in the western part of the subdivision. Additionally, the contractor will repair brick driveways in the western part of the subdivision.

Friday, October 4

This week, the contractor finished repairing the roadway base of Radcliffe Drive, Southwind Drive, and Russett Court. The contractor will finish repairing the roadway base of Eastwind Court on Saturday. Residents affected by this work will receive notification flyers as the roadway will be inaccessible during work hours. Landscaping and sod restoration in the eastern part of the subdivision began.

Next week, the contractor will finish parkway restoration in the eastern part of the subdivision. On Wednesday and Thursday, the contractor will pave the initial layer of asphalt pavement in the western part of the subdivision. West of Charles Drive, please do not park on the roadway of Russett Lane, Russett Court, Radcliffe Drive, Southwind Drive, or Eastwind Court on Wednesday and Thursday. Driveways will remain accessible, and the roads will remain passable during this work. Asphalt driveway aprons in the western part of the subdivision will be repaved on Friday.

Friday, September 27

This week, the contractor finished pouring driveway aprons on Radcliffe Drive, west of Southwind Drive. Additionally, the contractor repaired the roadway base of Russett Lane west of Charles Drive, Wednesday through Friday. The contractor will repair part of the roadway base of Radcliffe Drive on Saturday, starting at the intersection of Radcliffe and Russett. 

Next week, the contractor will finish repairing the roadway base of Radcliffe Drive on Monday, Southwind Drive Tuesday and Wednesday, and Russett Court and Eastwind Court on Thursday. Residents affected by this work will receive notification flyers as the roadway will be inaccessible during work hours. Landscaping and sod in the eastern part of the subdivision will be restored starting midweek. Lastly, the contractor will begin paving the initial layer of asphalt pavement in the western part of the subdivision on Friday.

Friday, September 20

This week, the contractor poured concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on Radcliffe Drive and Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive. Landscape restoration occurred on Charles Drive and Wessling Drive.

Next week, the contractor will finish pouring driveway aprons on Radcliffe Drive, west of Southwind Drive. Additionally, the contractor will repair the roadway base of Russett Lane west of Charles Drive Tuesday through Thursday and Radcliffe Drive Friday through Saturday. Residents affected by this work will receive notification flyers as the roadway will be inaccessible during work hours. 

Friday, September 13

This week, the contractor poured concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on Russett Lane between Southwind Drive and Charles Drive, Southwind Drive, and Eastwind Court. Additionally, the contractor removed concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on Russett Lane and Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive. Landscaping on the east side of the subdivision continued to be restored.

Next week, the contractor will pour concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk, shown by the purple lines on the map. Landscape restoration will occur in the areas shown by green lines on the map.

Friday, August 30

This week, the contractor poured concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the south side of Russett Lane from Southwind to Charles Drive, the outer curb of Russett Court, the east side of Southwind Drive, and the outer curb and north side of Eastwind Court. Additionally, the contractor removed concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the north side of Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive, and the west and south side of Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive. Finally, the contractor began repaving asphalt driveway aprons on the east side of the subdivision.

Next week, the contractor will not be performing work on Labor Day Monday.  Starting Tuesday, the contractor will pour concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the north side of Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive and the west and south side of Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive. Additionally, the contractor will remove concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the north side of Russett Lane between Southwind Drive and Charles Drive, the inside curb of Russett Court, the west side of Southwind Drive, and the inside curb and south side of Eastwind Court. Asphalt driveway aprons on the east side of the subdivision will continue to be repaved, and brick drives and landscaping on the east side of the subdivision will begin to be restored.

Friday, August 23

This week, the contractor removed concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the south side of Russett Lane from Southwind to Charles Drive, Russett Court, the east side of Southwind Drive, and Eastwind Court. The contractor also abandoned old water main infrastructure throughout the subdivision. Finally, the contractor backfilled curb and prepared driveways for restoration on the east side of the subdivision.

Next week, the contractor will pour concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the south side of Russett Lane from Southwind to Charles Drive, Russett Court, the east side of Southwind Drive, and Eastwind Court. Additionally, the contractor will remove concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the north side of Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive and the west and south side of Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive. Finally, asphalt driveway aprons on the east side of the subdivision will be repaved.

Friday, August 16

This week, the contractor repaired the roadway base of Wessling Drive. Additionally, the contractor paved the initial layer of asphalt pavement on Stratford Place, Russett Lane east of Charles Drive, and the majority of Radcliffe Drive east of Charles Drive. Also, the contractor completed paving the initial layer of asphalt on Radcliffe Drive, Wessling Drive, and Charles Drive. Lastly, the contractor abandoned old water main infrastructure at the intersection of Russett Lane and Sanders Road.

Next week, the contractor will remove concrete curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk on the south side of Russett Lane from Southwind to Charles Drive, Russett Court, the east side of Southwind Drive, and Eastwind Court. Residents impacted by the concrete removals will be notified and can expect to lose driveway access for less than an hour as the driveway apron and curb in front of their residence is removed. The contractor will also abandon old water main infrastructure at the intersection of Southwind Drive and Walters Avenue. Finally, the contractor will backfill curb and prep driveways for restoration in the Phase I (eastern) side of the subdivision.

Monday, August 12

This week, the contractor will repair the roadway base of Wessling Drive today and tomorrow. Residents affected by this work have received notification flyers, as the roadway will be inaccessible during work hours from 7am to 7pm. Additionally, the contractor will pave the initial layer of asphalt pavement on Stratford Place and the majority of Russett Lane east of Charles Drive and Radcliffe Drive east of Charles Drive on Wednesday. Weather depending, the contractor will complete paving of Russett Lane and Radcliffe Drive on Thursday or Friday. On Thursday or Friday, the contractor will also pave the initial layer of asphalt pavement on Charles Drive and Wessling Drive. Parking on these roadways will be restricted during the day of paving, however driveways will remain accessible. The roads will remain passable during this work. Lastly, the contractor will abandon old water main infrastructure at the intersection of Russett Lane and Sanders Road today. Tomorrow, they will abandon infrastructure at the intersection of Southwind Drive and Walters Avenue.

Friday, August 9

This week, the contractor continued rebuilding the roadway base on the east side of the Huntington Subdivision, repairing Stratford Place, Russett Lane, and Charles Drive. They will fine grade the same three roadways tomorrow, Saturday, August 10 in preparation for paving operations. The roads will remain passable during this work occurring from 9am to 5pm. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive and Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive.

Next week, the contractor will pave the initial layer of asphalt pavement on Radcliffe Drive, Stratford Place, Russett Lane, and Charles Drive on Tuesday and Wednesday depending on weather as shown on the attached map. Parking on these roadways will be restricted during the day of paving, however driveways will remain accessible. The roads will remain passable during this work. Additionally, the contractor will repair the roadway base of Wessling Drive on Thursday and Friday. Residents affected by this work will receive notification flyers, as this roadway will be inaccessible during work hours from 7am to 7pm. Additionally, residential water service lines will be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane between Radcliffe Drive and Southwind Drive. The contractor will abandon old water main infrastructure at the intersections of Walters Avenue with Southwind Drive, and Russett Lane with Sanders Road.

Friday, August 2

This week, the contractor began rebuilding the roadway base in the east side of Huntington Subdivision starting on Radcliffe Drive east of Charles Drive. The rest of Radcliffe Drive, Stratford Place, and a portion of Russett Lane will be milled tomorrow, Saturday, August 3. Residents affected by this work have received notification flyers as portions of these roadways will be inaccessible from 9am to 5pm during the day of work, as shown on the attached map. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Eastwind Court, Russett Court, Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive, and Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive.

Roadway base work this week was postponed due to weather. This work is weather dependent.  We apologize for the delays and appreciate your patience.

Next week, the contractor will continue rebuilding the roadway base on the east side of the Huntington Subdivision as shown on the attached map. Residents will receive flyers the day prior to this work being performed as the roadway will generally be inaccessible from 7am to 5pm during the day of work. On the day of the roadway base repair of Charles Drive, residents living on Russett Lane east of Charles Drive, Stratford Place, and Radcliffe Drive east of Charles Drive will be detoured to the intersection of Radcliffe Drive and Charles Drive in the morning. In the afternoon, these residents will be detoured to the intersection of Russett Lane and Charles Drive. Residential water service lines will be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive and Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive.

Friday, July 26

This week, the contractor poured curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the south side of Russett Lane, west side of Stratford Place, and north side of Radcliffe Drive. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court. The contractor replaced various storm sewers and structures on Russett Lane west of Charles Drive, Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive, and on Southwind Drive.

Next week, the contractor will be rebuilding the roadway base in the east side of the Huntington Subdivision with limits generally shown on the attached map.   Residents will receive flyers the day prior to this work being performed as the roadway will generally be inaccessible from 7am to 5pm during the day of work.  Residential water service lines will be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Eastwind Court, Russett Court, Russett Lane west of Southwind Drive, and Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive.

Friday, July 19

This week, the contractor poured curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the northwest side of Charles Drives and the east side of Wessling Drive. They also removed curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the south side of Russett Lane, west side of Stratford Place, and north side of Radcliffe Drive. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive, Russett Court, and Southwind Drive. Additionally, the subdivision’s old water main was disconnected from the Village’s existing water main at the intersection of Wessling Drive and Walters Avenue.

Next week, the contractor will pour curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the south side of Russett Lane, west side of Stratford Place, and north side of Radcliffe Drive. Residential water service lines will continue to be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court. The contractor will replace various storm sewers and structures on Russett Lane west of Charles Drive, Radcliffe Drive west of Southwind Drive, and on Southwind Drive. Although the contractor will be occupying large portions of the subdivision, only certain streets or portions of streets will be undergoing construction at any moment in time.

Friday, July 12

This week, the contractor removed curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the northwest side of Charles Drive and the east side of Wessling Drive. Russett Lane was closed near the intersection at Sanders Road starting Monday to connect the subdivision's new water main to the Village's water main under Sanders Road. This closure is expected to last another week. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive.

Next week, the contractor will pour curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the northwest side of Charles Drive, and the east side of Wessling Drive. They will also remove curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the south side of Russett Lane, west side of Stratford Place, and north side of Radcliffe Drive. Residential water service lines will continue to be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive, Russett Court, and Southwind Drive. Additionally, the subdivision's new water main will be connected to the Village's existing water main at the intersection of Wessling Drive and Walters Avenue.

Friday, July 5

This week, the contractor worked to bring the new water main into service on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane from Charles Drive to Southwind Drive, and on Russett Court.  Water main was installed on Radcliffe Drive and Russett Lane, west of Southwind Drive. The contractor also backfilled voids around the new curbs that were poured in the subdivision.  Additional cleanup was performed throughout the subdivision on July 3rd in preparation for the long 4th of July weekend.

Next week, the contractor will remove curb, driveway aprons, and various sidewalk sections on the northwest side of Charles Drive and the east side of Wessling Drive. Russett Lane will be closed near the intersection at Sanders Road starting Monday to connect the subdivision's new water main to the Village's water main under Sanders Road. This closure is expected to last approximately two weeks.   Residential water service lines will continue to be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive.

Friday, June 28

This week, the contractor connected the new water main to the existing water main at the south end of Stratford Place. Abandonment and removal of old valve vaults and fire hydrants occurred. Residential water service lines were transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Radcliffe Drive. Also, new water main was installed on Radcliffe Drive, west of Southwind Drive. Existing curb and driveway aprons, and sidewalk sections were poured on the east side of Stratford Place, and the south side of Radcliffe Drive.

Next week, the contractor will work to bring the new water main into service on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court. Residential water service lines will be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Russett Lane from Charles Drive to Southwind Drive, and on Russett Court.  The contractor will also backfill voids around the new curbs that have been poured in the subdivision.  Additional cleanup will be performed throughout the subdivision on July 3rd in preparation for the long 4th of July weekend.

Friday, June 21

This week, the contractor continued transitioning water service lines from the old water main to the new water main on Radcliffe Drive.  Additionally, the contractor installed new water main, valves and valve vaults, and fire hydrants, on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court. The connection to the existing water main on Walters Road at Southwind Drive also was done.  Concrete was poured for new curb on the west side of Wessling Drive, and the southeast side of Charles Drive.  Driveway aprons and sidewalk sections were also poured on the same streets. Curb, driveway aprons, and sidewalk sections were removed on the north side of Russett Lane between Charles Drive and Stratford Place. Another section of new water main was pressure tested and chlorinated on Russett Lane between Charles Drive and Southwind Drive, and on Russett Court.
 
Next week, the contractor will connect the new water main to the existing water main at the south end of Stratford Place. Abandonment and removal of old valve vaults and fire hydrants will also be occurring.  Residential water service lines will be transferred from the old water main to the new water main on Radcliffe Drive. Notices will be hand delivered to residents prior to the start of the work. Also, new water main, valves and valve vaults, and fire hydrants, will be installed on Radcliffe Drive, west of Southwind Drive. Existing curb and driveway aprons, and sidewalk sections will be removed on the east side of Stratford Place, and the south side of Radcliffe Drive.  Temporary aggregate ramps will be installed across all driveways following removal of the curb. 

Friday, June 14

This week, the contractor continued transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Radcliffe Drive. Additionally, the contractor continued installation of new water main down Southwind Drive. Curb removal was performed on the west side of Wessling Drive as well as the northwest side of Charles Drive in preparation for new curb installation.  

Next week, the contractor will begin pouring new curb and concrete driveways on Wessling and Charles Drive.  Additionally, they will continue installing new main on Southwind Drive and Eastwind Court.  Residents with driveways adjacent to the new curb pour will loss access for the duration of the concrete curing time.

Friday, June 7

This week, the contractor continued transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Russett Lane and Stratford Place. Additionally, the contractor began installation of new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive going towards Southwind Drive.

Next week, the contractor will continue transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Radcliffe Drive. Additionally, the contractor will continue installation of new water main down Southwind Drive. Curb removal will be performed on the west side of Wessling Drive as well as the northwest side of Charles Drive in preparation for new curb installation the following week. Driveways will be impacted for approximately one hour during the curb removal process and impacted homeowners will receive flyers and knocks on their door before driveways are impacted.

Friday, May 31

This week, the contractor continued transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Wessling Drive and Russett Lane. The contractor also grinded the asphalt in locations where the water main will be installed, in all remaining locations in the subdivision.

Next week, the contractor will continue transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Russett Lane and Stratford Place. Additionally, the contractor will begin installation of new water main on Russett Lane, west of Charles Drive going towards Southwind Drive.

Friday, May 24

This week, the contractor continued transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Wessling Drive and Charles Drive.

Next week, the contractor will continue transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Wessling Drive and Russett Lane. The contractor also intends to grind the asphalt in locations where the water main will be installed in all remaining locations in the subdivision.

Friday, May 17

This week, the contractor replaced storm sewers and structures at various locations along Russett Lane, Stratford Place, and Radcliffe Drive. Additionally, homes on Wessling Drive began having water services transferred from the old water main to the new main.

Next week, the contractor intends to continue transferring water services from the old water main to the new main for homes on Wessling Drive, Charles Drive, Russett Lane, Stratford Place and Radcliffe Drive.

Friday, May 10

This week, the contractor completed water main installation on Radcliffe Drive.

Next week, the contractor intends to replace storm sewers and structures at various locations along Russett Lane, Stratford Place, and Radcliffe Drive. Additionally, homes on Wessling Drive will begin having water services transferred from the old water main to the new main.

Friday, May 3

This week, the contractor finished installation on Stratford Place and started installation on Radcliffe Drive, moving west towards Charles Drive.

Next week, the contractor intends to complete water main installation on Radcliffe Drive up to Charles Drive. Additionally, homes on Wessling Drive and Charles Drive will be transferred to new water service lines. Lastly, storm sewers will be replaced at various locations along Wessling Drive, Charles Drive, Russett Lane, Stratford Place, and Radcliffe Drive. 

Friday, April 26

This week, the contractor finished water main installation on Russett Lane moving east towards Stratford Place, and started installation on Stratford Place.

Next week, the contractor will continue installation on Stratford Place, and start installation on Radcliffe Drive moving west towards Charles Drive.

Friday, April 19

This week, the contractor finished water main installation on Charles Drive and began installation of water main on Russett Lane, east of Charles Drive.

Next week, the contractor will continue installation on Russett Lane, moving east towards Stratford Place.

Friday, April 12

This week, the contractor completed installation of new water main on Wessling Drive, and started installing water main on Charles Drive.

Next week, the contractor will finish work on Charles Drive, and begin installing water main on Russett Lane east of Charles Drive.

Friday, April 5

This week, the contractor continued installation of the water main on Wessling Drive. Additionally, a project hotline was established for construction inquiries at 847-513-6477.

Next week, the contractor will begin installation of water main on Charles Drive, east of Wessling Drive.  Once Charles Drive water main installation is complete, they will continue east on Russett Lane. 

Friday, March 29

This week, the contractor installed tree protection and began digging the trench for installation of the water main on Wessling Drive. Additionally, the contractor connected the new water main to the existing water main on Walters Avenue at Wessling Drive, and began water main installation on Wessling Drive.

Next week, the contractor will continue installation of water main on Wessling Drive, and begin installation of water main on Charles Drive and on Russett Drive, east of Charles Drive.

March 22, 2024

Next week, the contractor intends to perform pavement cutting and milling operations in the eastern portion of the subdivision identified on the attached map as “Phase I”.  Additionally, they intend to begin water main installation on Wessling Drive, starting near Walters Avenue and continuing north.  

March 13, 2024

An open house was conducted at Village Hall from 6pm-8pm to discuss the project scope and impacts.  

June 22, 2023

The design consultant, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, began designing water main and roadway improvements for the Huntington Subdivision project.