Rockland Road Bridge Replacement

The Village of Libertyville and the Libertyville Township Road District collectively own and maintain the Rockland Road Bridge over the Des Plaines River and are currently working towards a full replacement of the structure.  

The project has received initial approvals for federal cost-sharing, which ultimately requires the project to advance through a three-phase approval process through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).  Phase 1 consists of preliminary/conceptual engineering design, Phase 2 includes final engineering design, and Phase 3 is the physical construction.  Each phase requires the submittal and subsequent approval of various reports, design documents, and contract agreements to demonstrate that the project is adhering to the required process for federal funding.

Phase 1 of the project has been completed, and it is anticipated that necessary approvals will be obtained in late-2024 to allow for the project to advance into Phase 2 final design.  Construction is currently anticipated to commence in 2027, but this schedule is subject to change as the approval process progresses.

The Village and Township hosted two separate Public Informational Meetings during the course of Phase 1 in an effort to inform residents of the project scope and to gather feedback on preferences and appearance.  Attached via the link below is the packet of material that was provided to attendees of the second public meeting that was held in February of 2022.  Within these attachments, residents can find additional information on the project, including the proposed geometry and appearance for the bridge that are being pursued for construction based on public feedback.

Exhibits: Public Information Meeting #2