Route 14 in Barrington to close Monday for underpass project

Route 14 will be fully closed from north of Valencia Road to Hough Street in Barrington beginning Monday, Sept. 15, as part of the Route 14 underpass project.

The temporary closure, expected to last about four weeks, will allow Canadian National Railway to complete the temporary railroad tracks and shift train traffic.

Once the railroad work is completed and the gap in the temporary roadway is constructed, Route 14 will reopen to full four-lane traffic on the temporary roadway.

Detour routes will be clearly marked with signs along Hough Street (Route 59) and Main Street (Lake-Cook Road) starting Monday morning.

Note that all local businesses, including the Barrington Area Public Library, will remain open and accessible during the closure.

Shorely Drive local access also will be maintained for residents.

Follow posted detours, plan for extra travel time, drive cautiously, and avoid speeding and distracted driving.

For more information, visit the dedicated project website at us14underpass.com and subscribe to receive email updates.