This construction of a new roadway extension of Hook Drive from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane, and associated improvements at the intersection of Rollins Road and Nicole Lane / Woodbine Drive is part of the Village of Round Lake Beach’s continued initiative to improve the infrastructure throughout the community.
This project will be funded by a combination of Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local funds provided by the Village of Round Lake Beach.
Project Information
Project Location and Limits
This project will construct an extension of Hook Drive from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane in the Village of Round Lake Beach. The intersection of Rollins Road and Nicole Lane / Woodbine Drive will also be improved. The total gross and net lengths of the project are 0.58 miles in the Village of Round Lake Beach.
Proposed Improvements
Construction of a new 1,899-foot extension of Hook Drive from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane, and associated improvements at the intersection of Rollins Road and Nicole Lane / Woodbine Drive. This work will typically include:
Hook Drive Extension:
Construct new two-lane hot-mix asphalt roadway extension of Hook Drive from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane, with bike lanes in each direction.
Construct a right turn lane on Hook Dr. at Nicole Ln. and a left turn lane on Hook Dr. at Orchard Ln.
New sidewalk on both sides of the Hook Drive extension
New storm sewer along the Hook Dr. extension.
New watermain along the entire length of the Hook Dr. extension along the south side.
New sanitary sewer along most of the entire length of the Hook Dr. extension along the north side.
Two detention basins.
Street lighting foundations and conduit will be installed along Hook Dr in advance of a separate lighting contract.
Landscape restoration.
Install new pavement markings.
Rollins Road and Nicole Ln. / Woodbine Dr. Intersection:
Traffic signal at the Rollins Road intersection will be replaced.
Woodbine Drive will be widened for a left-turn lane at Rollins Road.
Woodbine Drive will be resurfaced for 280 feet.
Nicole Lane will be widened for left-turn lanes Rollins Road and the Hook Drive Extension.
Nicole Lane will be resurfaced for 856 feet.
New storm sewer improvements along Nicole Ln. and Woodbine Dr.
Watermain adjustments on Nicole Ln. and Woodbine Dr. may be required.
Parkway restoration, as needed.
Install new pavement markings.
What To Expect
The construction operations, along Nicole Ln. / Woodbine Dr. is anticipated to begin in May of 2026. It will likely create delays in travel, and motorists should allow extra time through the area. One-way traffic is anticipated during the project. Access to all homes and businesses will be maintained, whether by temporary or permanent pavement, however, there will inevitably be delays encountered throughout the project. As with any construction project, there will occasionally be inconveniences you may experience when traveling through the area, but the Village and Contractor are working together to minimize the disruptions and nuisances.
The project team thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Motorists are urged to pay close attention to orange signs and flaggers in work zones, obey posted speed limits, avoid cell phone use, and be alert for construction workers and equipment.
Please be advised that all proposed construction is within the Village and Lake County right-of-way. Where private improvements are in the parkway or Village / County right-of-way, (such as sprinkler systems, electronic invisible dog fence, landscape features, special decorative rocks, special vegetative plantings, etc.), we will attempt to work around them, but the Village / County will not repair or replace private improvements within the parkway or Village / County right-of-way that are damaged during construction operations.
Schedule
This project will be phased over two construction seasons for practical and budgetary reasons.
2025 Construction (Phase 1): Hook Drive extension from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane.
2026 Construction (Phase 2): Continue construction of the Hook Drive extension from Nicole Lane to Orchard Lane. Nicole Lane / Woodbine Dr. May 2026 to October 2026.
Weather and unforeseen circumstances may adversely affect the proposed schedule.
In accordance with the Village of Round Lake Beach Ordinance, daily working hours for the construction project are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday. There is currently no work anticipated on Sundays or major legal Holidays.
If you should require special assistance or have construction related questions or concerns, please contact the project’s Resident Engineer, Enrique Sanchez Ortiz, P.E..
For other Village of Round Lake Beach questions or concerns, please visit the the Village’s website by clicking on the logo below, or by phone at (847) 546-2351
