This Spring, Geske & Sons, Inc. will begin work on the Village’s 2026 Road Maintenance Program. This year’s road program will resurface nearly 4 linear miles.
Once construction begins, it should take approximately six (6) weeks for completion, weather permitting. To help minimize conflicts and delays, residents are asked to avoid street parking between 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. throughout the construction period.
These improvements will not change roadway widths. While short-term traffic interruptions may occur, we do not anticipate any full street closures at any time during construction. At times, however, roadways may be temporarily reduced to a single lane.
As the Village's spring projects get underway, this is an opportunity for residents to inspect their driveway culverts and remove any obvious debris such as trash, leaves, and brush, that could cause blockages. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important work is completed. For your safety, please follow all directions from Traffic Flaggers and drive carefully through active work zones. If you have any questions about the 2026 Road Maintenance Program, please feel free to contact Village Hall at 847-358-7740 or contact [at] inverness-il.gov (contact[at]inverness-il[dot]gov).
1. Saw-cutting: Existing asphalt will be saw-cut as needed to create clean, straight edges for repairs and transitions. This work ensures a durable connection between existing pavement and new asphalt, resulting in a smoother and longer lasting roadway surface.
2. Roadway Milling: The existing asphalt surface will be removed with the depth varying by street. Asphalt adjacent to driveways will be saw-cut to create a clean edge. Driveway access will generally be maintained during the day; however, short-term interruptions or delays may occur.
3. Subgrade Preparation: Areas of roadway base found to be substandard will be repaired. This work includes recycling existing base materials to create a stable and durable road foundation.
4. Tack Coat Placement: A layer of tack coat will be applied in the early morning prior to asphalt paving. This material can be difficult to remove if it splashes onto vehicles. Residents are encouraged to avoid driving on tack-treated surfaces whenever possible. If driving on the tack coat is unavoidable, proceed very slowly (approximately 5mph) to minimize splatter. If tack material splashes onto your vehicle, WD-40 applied with a cloth is an effective removal method.
5. Roadway Paving: Once the tack coat is applied, a new layer of Hot-Mix Asphalt will be placed. Traffic during paving can negatively impact the finished surface. Residents are asked to limit vehicle travel during asphalt placement whenever possible.
6. Shoulder Restoration: Damaged right-of-way shoulders will be repaired with topsoil, seed, and a straw blanket. Once the straw blanket is placed, residents are asked for their assistance in watering the areas as the would their own lawn to help establish grass growth.
7. Road Striping: Road surface markings (i.e., fog lines) will be applied after shoulder restoration is complete.