New Traffic Pattern In Place On Buffalo Grove Road

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Motorists will notice a new traffic pattern on Buffalo Grove Road. The southbound lane on Buffalo Grove Road between Aptakisic Road and IL 22 has been shifted to the new pavement on the west side of the road, according to a release from the Lake County Division of Transportation.

Temporary street light installation on the west side of Buffalo Grove Road is complete. Crews are working on sidewalk and driveway construction at the Twin Groves Middle School and Churchill Park entrances this week, according to the release. Crews will soon begin working to construct new left turn lanes and center medians on Buffalo Grove Road.

Traffic Impacts: A new traffic pattern is in place. Watch for workers, flaggers and trucks coming in and out of the job site.

About the Project

Description: Buffalo Grove Road from Deerfield Pkwy to IL 22 will be completely reconstructed to provide two lanes of travel in each direction. This includes a center median and turn lanes at all major intersections. A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Thompson Blvd. Crosswalks at each street crossing will be improved and upgraded to ADA standards.

Crews will also connect the bike path gap between Aptakisic Road and Brandywyn Lane making it easier for residents to walk and bike to local parks, schools and shopping areas.

Temporary lane closures may occur a few hours per day to complete major work.

Construction will take place over a two-year period using a staged approach:

• 2020 - North Section: Focused construction on Buffalo Grove Road from IL 22 to Aptakisic Road, with minor impacts south of Aptakisic.
• 2021 - South Section: Focused construction on Buffalo Grove Road from Aptakisic Road to Deerfield Pkwy. This includes intersection improvements at Buffalo Grove Road and Aptakisic Road, which will extend to slightly north of Aptakisic.

Project Website: lakecountyil.gov/buffalogroverd