Information Meeting Planned For Buffalo Grove Road Project Study

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The Lake County Division of Transportation is hoping to hear from residents regarding a proposed Buffalo Grove Road project study. The LCDOT is currently conducting a Phase 1 study to widen the road to provide two lanes of travel in each direction.

While the center median will remain in place, the project is also investigating filling in non-motorized travel gaps by adding a bike path or sidewalk where appropriate in conjunction with the Villages of Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove.

The meeting is planned for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 24, at the Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 N Main St., Buffalo Grove. At the meeting, officials said the preferred alternative and project impacts will be shown to the public for comments and questions. Construction is currently planned for 2026, but will depend on property acquisition and project readiness.

According to a news release, representatives from LCDOT and the consultant team will be present to address questions and to hear input.

From the project's website, LCDOT said it is seeking to replace aging pavement, improve safety along the corridor, investigate non-motorized travel connections and accommodate future traffic growth expected along Buffalo Grove Road from just north of Illinois Route 22 to US Route 45.

Officials said this will be the final public meeting for the study. This meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance should contact Matt Emde, LCDOT Phase I Project Manager at 847-377-7452.

Materials from this meeting will be available on the project website within a few days after the meeting.