Construction of the City of Woodstock's 2025 Enhanced Street Program, which improves 8.4 miles of roadway, began last month. These improvements include both resurfacing and reconstruction of local residential/commercial streets, as well as higher traffic volume collector and arterial streets. During the design phase, TAI engineers performed a comprehensive evaluation using pavement cores, PCI ratings, and in-person field assessments to determine the most cost-effective and appropriate improvement for each roadway segment. To maximize value and minimize disruption, cement-stabilized full-depth reclamation (FDR) was selected as the reconstruction method for qualifying streets. FDR recycles the existing aggregate and subgrade materials by blending them with Portland cement and water, creating a strong, stable base ready for paving, without the need to haul in new aggregate. This sustainable approach not only reduces cost and environmental impact but also significantly minimizes disruption to residents. We’re proud to partner with the City of Woodstock in delivering efficient solutions for our municipal clients and their residents. 

The Village of Barrington Hills has kicked off its 2025 Road Program, which includes HMA resurfacing along three miles of roadway and patching and striping on five miles of various roadways within the Village. With the initial removal completed, crews have begun placing reflective crack control fabric along the milled roadway. Utilization of this fabric on resurfacing projects reduces reflective cracking from the underlying pavement. It acts as a moisture barrier, all of which assist in extending the service life of the roadway. The final HMA surface placement along Spring Creek Road and Buckley Road, patching of various streets, and striping are expected to be completed in the coming months.

The City of North Chicago's Foss Park Underpass and Retaining Wall Improvement Project is nearing completion. This section of Foss Park Avenue is a critical access point for AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, the FBI Training Facility, Foss Park District amenities, West Rock Corporation, and Naval Station Great Lakes, so time was of the essence. The contractor achieved substantial completion within seven weeks. This $550,000 project included reconstructing 800 feet of the roadway and all associated curbs, sidewalks, and storm sewer. The roadway section under the Chicago Northwestern Railroad underpass was improved from an HMA pavement section to a 10-inch PCC-reinforced pavement section. Areas along the route were also reprofiled to improve drainage. To replace a failing stone wall along a portion of the corridor, a 130-foot modular block retaining wall was installed. The remaining parkway restoration and HMA surface course placement is expected to be completed in Spring 2025.

The Village of Fox Lake recently completed its 2024 Roadway Improvement project that improved a half mile of Longwood Drive and Wildwood Drive. Rehabilitating these roadways included using Full-Depth Reclamation with Cement, a sustainable construction method. This method pulverizes the existing pavement section and mixes cement, providing a more substantial base for the new pavement section. Grant Township maintains a section of Longwood Drive and two other roadways east of the work being completed. To minimize public impacts and provide a comprehensive improvement to residents, the Township resurfaced a half mile of its roadways in conjunction with the Village. Trotter and Associates provided design and construction engineering services for the Village and the Township.

The Village of Fox Lake engaged Trotter and Associates, Inc. to work with a sign design firm, obtain permits, and provide construction observation for the fabrication and installation of wayfinding signs throughout the Village. The project also included removing and replacing Village of Fox Lake signs with new monument signs. These monument signs incorporated the stone base and Village logo as seen throughout other structures constructed within the Village over recent years. The project involved permitting three separate DOTs which included: IDOT, Lake County, and McHenry County. In total, 19 signs were installed, and more are slated for construction in 2025.