Progress Updates

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.

Week in Review: Accomplishments and Progress

This week, the contractor completed excavation for the paved shoulder and placed and fine-graded the aggregate subgrade. Backfilling of the barrier curb was also completed. Two lifts of asphalt binder course were placed for the roadway, shoulder, and the driveway to the canoe launch parking lot.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to mill the existing pavement from the canoe launch parking lot and place the final lift of asphalt surface course. This will include the roadway, shoulder, driveway to the parking lot, and the parking lot itself. Landscape restoration is also scheduled to begin, including tree planting throughout the site.

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 saw cut the pavement removal limits on Oak Spring Road in preparation for upcoming roadway work. In addition, the utility company subcontractor for MCI completed the replacement of the underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the project area.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the contractor plans to backfill behind the curb and begin grading the roadway shoulder. Landscape restoration is also anticipated to begin, including tree planting throughout the project site.

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 fine grading of the aggregate subgrade for the roadway. Aggregate subgrade was also placed for the proposed sidewalk, and the aggregate base course for the barrier curb was installed. Framing and pouring of both the concrete curb and concrete sidewalk were completed.

Looking Ahead: Planned Work

Next week, the utility company subcontractor for MCI is scheduled to complete the installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable along the south side of the project.

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.