Two summer road projects in Flossmoor were announced by the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways.
Crews will be working on Flossmoor Road from Ridgeland Avenue to Kedzie Avenue doing pavement patching, asphalt resurfacing, ADA ramp construction, culvert repairs, drainage adjustment, detector loops replacement, and new pavement markings. Drivers are reminded that there will be times when traffic will be reduced to one lane.
The second project intersecting Flossmoor will be work on Vollmer Road from Western Avenue to Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. The work includes pavement patching, asphalt resurfacing, ADA ramp construction, culvert repairs, drainage adjustment, detector loops replacement, and new pavement markings. Drivers are reminded that there will be times when traffic will be reduced to one lane.
“We understand how vital construction project information is for our residents and are offering this easy-to-use platform to ensure they are able to access the information quickly,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “We want residents to know where and when potential slowdowns might be encountered so they are able to travel safely and efficiently throughout the County.”
The county has 28 road projects in total on its 2023 highway construction project map. The interactive map includes all construction projects underway or scheduled to begin this year. Residents can enter an address to view information regarding nearby construction projects, click the orange highlighted sections on the map or use the arrows in the upper left to toggle through the projects.
To view the 2023 highway construction project map, visit www.cookcountyil.gov/service/highway-construction-projects.