Pavement grinding operations begin along Lake Street

The contractor framed and poured curb & gutter, concrete median, and sidewalk along Lake Street between Center Street and IL Route 83., and at the railroad crossing. The also began to grind the existing pavement along Lake Street from Center Street to IL 83.

Next week, weather permitting, the contractors plan to;

  • Continue to frame and pour concrete sidewalk along Lake Street between Center Street and IL Route 83.
  • Continue to grind Lake Street and small sections of the side streets from Center Street to Washington Street.
  • Continue pavement patching in various locations on Lake Street from Washington Street to IL 83.
  • Pave the asphalt bike path from Doolittle Park and Jamestown Court.

Motorists should continue to expect daily lane closures along Lake Street as progress continues. Please be alert and aware of flaggers when traveling through the work zones.