Author: Oak Spring Road Bridge

Work Completed This Week
The contractor completed the installation of the handrail and removed the temporary fence. Grinding and patching of the parapet and retaining walls was completed, and the silt fence was removed. Punch list work began, and the detour and traffic control barricades were removed. The bridge is now open to traffic.

Work Anticipated Next Week
No additional construction work is scheduled.

Neighborhood Impacts
All road closures and detour signage have been removed. The bridge is now open to the public.

Upcoming Event
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. Residents are invited to attend.

Work Completed Last Week
The contractor finished installing the parking lot gate and continued work on the handrail installation.

Work Anticipated This Week
This week, the contractor plans to complete the handrail installation and remove the temporary fence. Grinding and patching of the parapet and retaining walls is anticipated to be completed, along with removal of the silt fence. Punch list work is also scheduled to begin.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

At this time, it is estimated that the contractor will complete the remaining work and have the Oak Spring Road bridge open to traffic by mid-July, pending unforeseen circumstances.  

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Last week, the proposed fence and cable road guard were fully installed, and foundations were poured for the future parking lot gate. Handrailing was delivered and installation began. Pavement markings were placed throughout the site. The temporary railing was removed, and the final protective coating was applied to the bridge structure.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

This week, the contractor plans to install the parking lot gate and complete installation of the handrail.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

At this time, it is estimated that the contractor will complete the remaining work and have the Oak Spring Road bridge open to traffic by mid-July, pending unforeseen circumstances.  

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Last week, the contractor prepared for final site features by setting posts for the proposed fence and pouring the deadman anchor for the cable road guard. Additional work included placement of the aggregate shoulder and the resetting of street signs throughout the project area.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

This week, the contractor anticipates completing the removal of the temporary fence and installing the permanent fence. Installation of the cable road guard and the parking lot gate is also planned. Pavement striping and other final markings are scheduled to be placed and completed, weather permitting.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

At this time, it is estimated that the contractor will complete the remaining work and have the Oak Spring Road bridge open to traffic by mid-July, pending unforeseen circumstances.  

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Last week, the contractor continued with landscape restoration efforts across the site, focusing on grading, topsoil placement, and preparation for final seeding.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to complete the removal of the temporary fence and finish installation of the proposed permanent fence. Work is also scheduled to include the installation of the cable road guard and the parking lot gate.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

At this time, it is estimated that the contractor will complete the remaining work and have the Oak Spring Road bridge open to traffic by mid-July, pending unforeseen circumstances.  

We are currently in the final stages of the proposed Oak Spring Road bridge project.

The contractor for Oak Spring Road bridge has a contract with the State of Illinois that carries through September 2025, although the project team has been working diligently to complete all remaining tasks and plans to open the bridge to the public as soon as it is safe to do so. 

At this time, it is estimated that the contractor will complete the remaining work and have the Oak Spring Road bridge open to traffic by mid-July, pending unforeseen circumstances.  

Many factors influence the timeline, including the sourcing of materials, custom components, the scheduling of various contractors, worker safety, and weather conditions. As we get closer to the completion of this project, the bridge reopening date will be shared on this website.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone across the new bridge.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor graded along the edge of the roadway and began landscape restoration efforts by placing topsoil throughout the project area.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor is scheduled to begin installing guardrail along the roadway. Additional tasks include removing the remaining temporary fencing and completing the installation of the proposed permanent fence. Landscape restoration is planned to continue with further topsoil placement and planting preparation.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.

The bridge remains part of an active construction site and is not yet open to the public.   While many structural components, including the Hot-Mix Asphalt roadway surface, are substantially complete, several critical items must be finalized prior to the safe opening of the roadway and pedestrian facilities.

Remaining Work Includes:

• Landscape restoration
• Installation of permanent pavement markings
• Guardrail installation
• Installation of safety-related pedestrian handrails
• Completion of final punch list items

Safety Notice:
Although the concrete parapet walls have been installed, they are only 28 inches in height and do not meet minimum safety standards.  Until the permanent handrails are installed and all safety measures are in place, both vehicular and pedestrian access to the bridge will remain restricted.

Project Progress:
The contractor has remained active throughout the winter months and, as a result, is ahead of the original September 2025 completion schedule.  The project team continues working diligently to complete all remaining work and open the bridge to the public as soon as it is safe to do so.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to complete this important infrastructure project safely and efficiently.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor milled the canoe launch parking lot and completed placement of the final lift of hot mix asphalt surface course for the roadway, shoulder, driveway, and parking lot. Tree planting was also completed across the site. On the bridge, the contractor grooved the deck and applied a protective coating to the bridge deck, curb, and sidewalk, finalizing surface treatments for those elements.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to begin landscape restoration throughout the project area and will begin grading along the edge of the roadway.

Community Impact: What to Expect

With the road closure now in effect, residents should be aware that Oak Spring Road from east of the Des Plaines River Trail to west of Hawthorn Lane is closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as work to improve the community’s infrastructure continues. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress and any anticipated changes in traffic patterns.