News Flash

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH) is leading a preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) engineering study of Will Cook Road north of Oak Hill Drive where the Villages of Orland Park and Homer Glen abut. The study limits are along Will Cook Road from 100’ south of Lynch Drive to 660’ south of 151st Street (see map below). Will Cook Road is under the jurisdiction of CCDOTH. The land east of the roadway is Cook County and the land west of the roadway is Will County. The purpose of the Phase I study is to identify a solution that will alleviate the pavement flooding that occurs at the low point in the roadway profile north of Oak Hill Drive, eliminate future road closures and enhance safety.

The roadway is classified as a Local Road and the overall land use in the area is residential. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) along Will Cook Road is 6,600 vehicles per day and the posted speed limit along this corridor is 45mph. The existing roadway is two lanes with paved shoulders on either side. It is anticipated that the existing two lane roadway configuration will be maintained in the proposed condition as additional lanes are not warranted based on existing traffic volumes. CCDOTH is planning to host a public information meeting for the project in 2025 to present the proposed improvements and obtain feedback from residents prior to proceeding with detailed design and construction. The Phase I study is anticipated to be completed in 2025.