Grayslake Tries to Ease Problems of Road Construction for Drivers

To help Grayslake residents get around road construction, the village has flung open a long-closed gate, reports the Daily Herald’s Bob Susnjara. The gate being opened doesn’t make everyone happy, however.

According to the Daily Herald:

Grayslake village board trustees voted 4-1 on July 7 in favor of an ordinance that was legally necessary to reverse a previous action so the gate at Second Street could swing open. Some residents who oppose the road reopening cited traffic safety, speeding, a lack of sidewalks and other concerns before the village board vote.

Village Manager Mike Ellis said one reason behind the decision to reopen Prairieview was to offer commuters another way to get around the massive Washington Street railroad underpass construction west of Lake Street. Lake County transportation officials said the underpass and other improvements to the busy thoroughfare in Grayslake should be completed in late 2016.

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