As is obvious to any motirst traveling on Route 14 in Crystal Lake in the area of McHenry Avenue and northward, there are traffic back-ups. Work is taking place on improving Route 14 also known as Virginia Street. Work has begun on the north side between Dole Avenue and McHenry Avenue.
Since construction of this segment impacts public parking alternatives are being provided.
Pomeroy Avenue will be converted to a one-way, northbound street between Virginia Street and Oriole Trail. All traffic in the block between Oriole Trail and Virginia Street would travel away from Virginia Street.
Parking will be allowed on both sides of Pomeroy Avenue within this segment and will be designated for use by Virginia Street Businesses only.
The City strongly recommends each business owner inform their employees to utilize parking on Pomeroy Avenue, thus allowing customers to park behind or closer the business. Temporary construction signage will also be added at each driveway or alley entrance indicating the location of customer parking (possibly in the rear).
Access to driveways connecting to Virginia Street will be maintained during construction by use of temporary aggregate. However, driveway access will be periodically interrupted when work is performed in front of your business. Notifications will be provided to each business owner a minimum of 24 hours in advance of any interruption to driveway or pedestrian access. In addition, the contractor will establish a pedestrian walkway with temporary measures to ensure pedestrians safe access to your business. Pedestrians will be guided to designated walkways, separate from the work zone, by use of signage, barricades and caution tape.
The majority of work is anticipated to take approximately 6 weeks; however, favorable weather conditions may reduce this time frame. The project is still scheduled to be completed in the middle of October, and this change in project staging will help provide the best chance to achieve this deadline.
Periodic lane closures along Virginia Street will be occurring and the City respectively requests anyone traveling in this area during construction be patient and aware of all construction activities. The City and Curran Contracting will work hard to cooperate with special needs and requests from business owners. Patience and cooperation is requested and appreciated as this important project is being constructed.
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