Walkup Road Update

South Section:

• Flashing beacons have been installed on Walkup Road North of Veteran Acres Park for the multi-use path crossing. Additional flashing beacons will be installed on Walkup Road just north of Talismon Drive for a pedestrian crossing.  The beacons are not yet active.     They will be activated on June 6^th.
• Final surface course placement is scheduled to begin next week.
• Manhole final adjustments have begun and will be complete next week. Use caution while driving through the area as construction barrels will be placed on some manholes that you will need to avoid while the concrete used for adjustments is curing.
• Sidewalk and curb and gutter final installation along IL Route 176 and Walkup Road will be complete next week.
• Landscaping will be complete next week.
• The temporary traffic signal at IL Route 176 and Walkup Road will be deactivated and the newly installed permanent traffic signal will be activated on June 6th.

North Section:

• The final lift of asphalt has been placed.
• Shoulder stone placement is complete.
• Permanent pavement striping is scheduled to occur next week.
• The new traffic signal installed at Mason Hill Road and Crystal Lake Road is scheduled to be activated on June 6th.

Work is nearing completion, but both sections are still considered construction work zones.  Traffic control may be required at times so please slow down and proceed with caution. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY and PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY.