Arlington Heights Road Reconstruction
The Work
BERGER was selected by Lake County DOT for a full roadway reconstruction and drainage improvement project along 1.6 miles of Arlington Heights Road in Buffalo Grove, IL. The scope includes mass excavation, storm sewer installation, traffic management, and the complete replacement of full-depth concrete pavement with full-depth asphalt—with all old concrete crushed onsite and reused as base material.
This high-volume, high-traffic corridor demanded precise staging, smart coordination, and a strategic approach to materials and execution.
The Challenge
One of the most unique and complex elements of this project was the storm sewer trunkline running the entire length of the project down the roadway centerline—a significant deviation from the typical outside-edge design.
To add to the complexity, preconstruction utility relocations fell behind schedule, threatening progress on the trunkline. BERGER adapted by coordinating with engineers onsite to implement field changes, overcoming conflicts and maintaining steady progress.
Simultaneously, traffic was maintained in both directions throughout the storm sewer installation—a feat that required deep planning, flexibility, and trust in our experienced crew.
The Result
Thanks to proactive coordination and decades of experience in roadway reconstruction, BERGER identified scope gaps early, recommended solutions, and worked collaboratively to reduce unnecessary traffic stages.
By staying adaptable and engaged with multiple agencies—including Lake County DOT, the Villages of Buffalo Grove and Long Grove, and Cook County DOT—we kept the project on track, avoided costly delays, and proved once again what “Always at the Ready” looks like in action.