Category: Progress Update

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed placing reinforcement bar for the approach slabs and continued removing the concrete forms from the bridge deck. Additionally, a meeting was held to discuss MCI’s replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge. It was determined that the installation would occur after the contractor completes the concrete and grading work, which is estimated to take approximately 6–8 weeks.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates pouring the concrete for the approach slabs, weather permitting. Removal of the remaining concrete forms from the bridge deck is also planned to continue.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed backfilling for the approach slabs and placed reinforcement bar for the east approach slab. Work progressed with the framing of the approach slabs and the framing for the sidewalk on the bridge deck.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to complete placing reinforcement bar for the approach slabs and, weather permitting, pour the concrete for the slabs. The removal of concrete forms from the bridge deck is also anticipated. Additionally, coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement and installation of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor poured the approach footings and began backfilling for the approach slabs. Additionally, reinforcement bar was placed for the sidewalk on the bridge deck, advancing the project’s structural and pedestrian elements.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to place reinforcement bar, grade, and pour the approach slabs. The concrete forms from the bridge deck are expected to be removed, and coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement and installation of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed adjustments to the reinforcement bar for the bridge deck and successfully poured the bridge deck. Note: the bridge is not anticipated to be available for use until summer 2025. Additionally, the contractor graded and framed the approach footings, preparing for further work on the bridge approaches.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to pour the approach footings and proceed with grading and pouring the approach slabs. Planned work will also include patching the retaining walls and placing temporary seed and blanket beyond the retaining walls for erosion control. Coordination with MCI will continue for the replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed setting the rebar for the bridge deck and performed a dry run for the anticipated bridge deck pour.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor plans to make any necessary adjustments to the bridge deck reinforcement bar before proceeding with the deck pour, which is weather dependent. Coordination with MCI is also expected to continue for the replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed the framing and pouring of the concrete retaining walls, as was the framing of the bridge deck. The contractor also began placing reinforcement bars for the bridge deck, preparing the structure for the next phase of construction.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

Next week, the contractor anticipates completing the placement of rebar for the bridge deck and, weather permitting, proceeding with pouring the deck. Coordination with MCI is also planned for the replacement of their underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the bridge.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

Last week, the contractor continued framing and pouring the concrete retaining walls and progressed on framing the bridge deck. A milestone was reached with the completion of the storm sewer removal and replacement.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

This week, the contractor plans to complete the framing, setting of rebar, and pouring of the concrete retaining walls. Work on the bridge deck will also advance, with the contractor anticipating setting the rebar to prepare for the next stages of construction.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This past week, the contractor continued work on framing and pouring the concrete retaining walls and continued work on the framing of the bridge deck.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

In the upcoming week, the contractor plans to complete the framing and pouring of the retaining walls and finalize the framing of the bridge deck. Following this, work will begin on setting rebar for the bridge deck. Additionally, the contractor anticipates completing the storm sewer removal and replacement.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This past week, the contractor completed the delivery and installation of the precast beams for the west and middle sections of the bridge (spans 1 and 2). Rebar installation for the retaining walls was finalized, and work advanced with framing and pouring of the concrete retaining walls east of the bridge. Additionally, framing of the bridge deck commenced, marking a significant step in the bridge construction process.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

In the upcoming week, the contractor plans to continue framing and pouring the concrete retaining walls and will proceed with framing the bridge deck to prepare for subsequent construction phases.

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This past week, the contractor completed the installation of lagging and wall drains for the retaining walls and began setting rebar for these structures. The crane was mobilized on-site to set the precast beams, and the delivery and installation of precast beams for the east section of the bridge (bridge span 3) were completed.

Looking Ahead: Planned Activities

In the upcoming week, the contractor anticipates delivering and setting the precast beams for the west and middle sections of the bridge (spans 1 and 2). Work on the retaining walls will continue, with rebar installation progressing and framing beginning for the concrete retaining walls on the north and south sides of Oak Spring Road, east of the bridge.

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.