Community Corner

Dundee Road Closed This Week

Dundee will close for about a week starting November 2 to accommodate railroad construction.

The Village of Northbrook has been notified by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) that Dundee Road will be closed at the railroad crossing near the Northbrook Fire Department Headquarters at 740 Dundee Rd. from Saturday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 8, according to a press release. 

The closure is necessary to accommodate a full replacement of the track crossing and adjustment that will provide a safer ride for motorists.

All traffic will be restricted through the construction zone, requiring a detour route. Local traffic will be able to access driveways east and west of the construction zone. 

As a detour, westbound Dundee traffic will be diverted at Skokie Boulevard, and proceed north to Lake Cook Road, west to Waukegan Road and south to Dundee. 

Eastbound Dundee Road will be diverted at Waukegan, proceed north to Lake Cook, east to Skokie Boulevard and south to Dundee.

Village staff has been seeking a rehabilitation of this crossing for a number of years, according to the release. This crossing is in very poor condition and requires significant reconstruction to correct various issues.

The Union Pacific notified the village of this replacement last week that this replacement would take place on an expedited schedule, as this project is being coordinated with the installation of the new rail bridge at Shermer Road on the far south side of Northbrook, to take advantage of the reduced rail traffic on the line during the Dundee construction period.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time in their travels should they encounter any traffic delays. 

Updated information will be available on the Village of Northbrook website and Facebook page, leading up to and during construction.

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