PRESS RELEASE
July 28, 2026
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
GHO Stormwater Drainage Project
CLOSURE DATES: August 13, 2026 through September 15, 2026
The Village of North Barrington wants to advise motorists that IL Rte. 59 will be closed for thirty-four (34) days from Cuba Road to IL Rte. 22 from Thursday, August 13th through Tuesday, September 15th.
The closure is necessary to replace the large box culvert under the highway and is part of the GHO stormwater drainage project currently underway by the Village of North Barrington.
DETOUR ROUTE: IL Rte. 59 to Cuba Rd. to Ela Rd. to IL Rte. 12 to IL Rte. 22. (see encl. map).
Motorists should allow extra travel time, use caution near the work zone, and follow the posted detour signage.
The Village of North Barrington appreciates everyone’s patience while we work to improve the safety for the motorists.
Contact Information:
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell
President
(224) 633-8112
esweet@northbarrington.org
John Lobaito
Administrator
(847) 381-6000
jlobaito@northbarrington.org
Click here to learn more about the Grassmere, Haverton, and Oaksbury (GOH) Drainage Improvement Project.