Nearly 220 Truckloads Of Sand Headed To Replenish Forest Park Beach In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, IL — City workers are set to begin a new phase of sand replenishment efforts at Forest Park Beach next week.

Starting Monday, work will focus on the second northern area of the beach as part of ongoing efforts to address sand loss due to high water levels and erosion over recent years, according to city staff.

Officials said about 220 truckloads of sand will be transported to the site and placed along the beach. This project follows similar work completed two years ago in the northernmost cell.

For safety reasons, the north beach access road will be closed to vehicles on weekdays until 4 p.m. while work is underway.

The north road will reopen after 4 p.m. and remain open on weekends. The south access road will stay open throughout the project.

Pedestrian access to most of the beach will remain available via the stairs and the new pathway, although some areas will be restricted during construction hours.

Residents can expected increased truck traffic east of Route 41 along Westleigh Road, Sheridan Road, Deerpath Road and Lake Road as they head to and from the beach.

The sand replenishment is expected to continue through the end of October, weather permitting, according to staff.

City staff asked residents and visitors to be mindful of the construction schedule, with crews working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.