Saturday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Barrington Public Works
300 N. Raymond Ave.
Meet Barrington Public Works staff at this family-friendly event. Featuring free food, giveaways, Touch-a-Truck, demonstrations, facility tours and more!
Did you know that the Village of Barrington has its very own Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) located behind the Public Works site at 302 N. Raymond Ave.? This vital facility processes over two million gallons of wastewater every day and has been serving the community since 1936. Attendees can tour the facility during the Public Works Open House!
Non-perishable food donations will also be collected to benefit the Barrington and Cuba Township Food Pantries.
Limited parking will be available on-site at the Public Works Facility, including ADA spaces. Overflow parking will be available at Barrington High School and the District 220 administrative office. Directional signage will be placed throughout the area, and Village staff will be helping to direct traffic. Please note there will be no street parking permitted on Raymond Avenue, Laverne Lane or N. Hager Avenue between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in order to accommodate event traffic. View the parking map below.
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Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, Village contractors will perform asphalt patching on nine streets throughout the Village.
- Beverly Road
- South Grove Avenue
- West Hillside Avenue
- Illinois Street
- Indian Way
- Prospect Avenue
- Red Barn Lane/Oak Ridge Intersection
- Roslyn Road (Route 59 to Sunny Lane)
- South Valley Road
No-parking signs will be posted in advance on affected streets where scheduled work is occurring. Residents are asked to plan for alternative parking if a no-parking sign is posted in front of their home.
Flaggers will be present during construction to maintain roadway access. Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution and watch for workers in the active work areas.
Weather permitting, the work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week.
All Barrington administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and resume normal business hours. Emergency services will not be affected.
Due to the holiday, Groot pickup will be moved to Saturday, Sept. 12.
New Illinois Law Establishes Rules for E-Mobility Usage
In August, the State of Illinois passed new legislation establishing statewide safety standards for electric scooters, skateboards, electric and gas-powered bikes, and motor-driven cycles. The new law classifies electric scooters and skateboards as “e-micromobility devices.” It also creates a separate category for motor-driven cycles, which includes electric bikes, gas bikes and e-scooters capable of speeds greater than 28 mph.
For motor-driven cycles, operators will need a special driver’s license, and the vehicles must be titled, insured and properly equipped to operate on public streets. These requirements do not apply to other e-mobility devices.
Please take a moment to review the helpful graphic to familiarize yourself with the new requirements and restrictions for the different types of electric and gas-powered devices. Illinois’ new law takes full statewide effect on Jan. 1, 2027. For additional information, visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s website.
The Village of Barrington also encourages residents to report reckless or unsafe use of e-mobility devices by calling 911. This allows the Barrington Police Department to respond promptly and address the situation.
Traffic Alert: Hough Street (Route 59) Lane Reductions Begin Monday
Beginning Monday, July 27, Hough Street (Route 59) will be reduced to one lane in each direction south of Northwest Highway as work begins on the next phase of the Route 14 underpass project. This stage includes construction of the culvert that will carry the relocated Flint Creek.
Traffic changes include:
- Northbound left turn lane from Hough Street onto Route 14 will be temporarily shortened due to adjacent construction. Consider alternative routes to proceed westbound on Route 14 to avoid traffic delays.
Lions Drive at Hough Street will be temporarily closed. Barrington Park District visitors can still access Lions Drive from Route 14.
- This is the first stage of Hough Street construction, and the temporary traffic pattern is expected to remain in place for at least one month. During this time, the contractor will also evaluate opportunities to complete additional work as part of this stage, which could increase the duration of these lane reductions.
A traffic map is shown below. Drivers, please plan for delays and use caution when traveling through the area.
Stay updated on the Route 14 underpass project by visiting the dedicated project website at us14underpass.com and subscribing to receive email alerts.
