Almond Road intersection construction begins in Gurnee
Johnson Paving crews stripped the road surface on Almond Road at Dada Drive on Tuesday in Gurnee, starting a construction project to improve roads and traffic flow issues.
The intersection closure, which began Monday and will continue for six weeks, is part of a $1.2 million project to resurface Almond Road from Grand Avenue to Washington Street.
The project also includes construction of a mini-roundabout that will allow traffic to flow safely without coming to a complete stop in an effort to end backed-up rush hour traffic the plagues the intersection.
Gurnee Village Engineer Scott Drabicki said the village made the decision to go with a mini-roundabout after watching the success of such road designs elsewhere in Lake County.
The village is coordinating with local schools to finish construction before classes begin in August.
Residents can stay informed of the latest news on upcoming intersection improvements by visiting www.gurnee.il.us/almond_dada.