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Stearns School Rd at US41
Description: A modernization improvement at the intersection of Stearns School Road and US41 in unincorporated Lake County.
Current Information
The project is in Phase II engineering design and construction document preparation. The proposed improvements are currently with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for permit review. Once Phase II is completed, the project will transfer to IDOT to complete Phase III construction. The proposed intersection improvements include:
- The addition of a southbound right turn lane and left turn lane on US41, a second left turn lane on northbound US41, a second right turn lane on eastbound Stearns School Road, an additional westbound receiving lane on Stearns School Road, and intersection radii improvements.
- Storm sewer laterals, including the 36” culvert under Stearns School Road, will be extended due to the roadway widening. US41 median storm sewer will also be reconstructed to account for the new median configuration on the south leg of US41.
- Relocation of the existing 8-inch ductile iron water main to address multiple recorded repairs and to relocate the water main outside of the proposed pavement.
Project Images
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Location Map, Stearns School Rd at US41
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Existing Conditions_Aerial-Looking East
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Existing Conditions_Aerial-Looking Northwest
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Existing Conditions_Aerial-Looking South
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Existing Conditions_Aerial-Looking Southeast
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Existing Conditions_Aerial-Looking West
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Existing Conditions_Ground Level-Looking East
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Existing Conditions_Ground Level-Looking North-1
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Existing Conditions_Ground Level-Looking North-2
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Existing Conditions_Ground Level-Looking South
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LocationMap
August 20, 2019 Public Hearing Documents and Displays
- Public Meeting Handout_Final (PDF)
- 1_Welcome (PDF)
- 2_Project Location (PDF)
- 3_Existing Conditions (PDF)
- 4_Project Purpose and Need (PDF)
- 5_Intersection Crash History (PDF)
- 6_Proposed Conditions1 (PDF)
- 7_Proposed Conditions2 (PDF)
- 8_Proposed Conditions3 (PDF)
- 9_Existing Traffic (PDF)
- 10_Impacts (PDF)
- 11_Federal Safety Funds (PDF)
- 12_Project Schedule (PDF)
- 13_Get Involved (PDF)
Project Manager
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W Winchester Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048-1381
847-377-7474
The Lake County Division of Transportation has completed a Phase I engineering study of the intersection of Stearns School Road and US41, and the project is transitioning to Phase II. A Public Hearing was held in 2019 to offer an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The Public Hearing presented the Preferred Alternative for the proposed intersection improvement and asked for public input. This study has addressed intersection safety, intersection geometry and operational performance in the project area.
View video of the purpose and need of the improvements
View video of the proposed improvements
The project is currently in the Phase I Engineering stage. A Phase I Engineering study is the first step in a multi-year process to develop a roadway improvement. During this stage, environmental and roadway geometric studies are coordinated with local stakeholders as well as with state and federal agencies to ensure that the proposed improvements meet the purpose and need of the project. Public involvement for this project will culminate in a Public Meeting where the study team presents the preferred alternative and provides the public with an opportunity to offer feedback. The Phase I study for an intersection project like this one generally takes from 18–24 months to complete.